Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
Samonway DuttaguptaSamonway Duttagupta/Times Travel Editor/SHOPPING, THIMPHU/ Updated : Mar 3, 2017, 17:06 IST
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Located in Changzamtog, at the south end of Thimphu, the Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre is a privately owned centre which produces traditional hand-woven textiles of the region.
Located in Changzamtog, at the south end of Thimphu, the Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre is a privately owned centre which produces traditional hand-woven textiles of the region. Read less
Located in Changzamtog, at the south end of Thimphu, the Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre is a privately owned centre which produces traditional hand-woven textiles of the region. Apart from producing items for sale, the centre is also famous for producing ceremonial textiles for the for Bhutanese royals, including the gho and kushturara for the king and queen. The place is known for its huge collection of a wide range of clothing and readymade garments, including carves, belts, and jackets among other things. What attracts travellers to this place is the fact that one can see the weavers at work, and photographs are allowed too.
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