Agency for Promotion of Indigenous Crafts has published a comprehensive catalogue titled “Arts and Crafts of Bhutan – 2017” containing catalogue on Cane and Bamboo Works, Wood Works, Gold & Silver Smithery, The Art of Bhutanese Paintings, Bhutanese art of Textile Weaving and Sculpturing.

The catalogue is compiled with the aim to preserve and document indigenous arts and crafts of Bhutan as much as possible. This book lists numerous products, their description and some brief history about the products. This book can be a reference for students and researcher alike.

The book is dedicated to His Royal Highness The Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck was launched on Monday (November 27, 2017) by His Excellency Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, Minister of Economic Affairs. The book has been compiled over the span of five years

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