WARP & WEFT

WARP & WEFT

Private Textile Tour

11 Nights / 12 Days

OVERVIEW

Textile weaving is one of the 13 arts and crafts of Bhutan. The distinct heritage of its rich and colorful textile owes its conservation and continuity to the generous patronage of the monarchs of Bhutan over the last century.

The unwritten weaving techniques are mostly passed down from the past through present to future generations through home-based apprenticeship with veteran weavers and institutional training.  

Thuktro-Tours tailored this private / group textile tour featuring 3 textile destinations of Bhutan: Bumthang, Lhuntse and Trashigang. Bumthang (central eastern) presents the indigenous woolen textile Yathra (popularly designed and worn as jacket by the locals) and Mathra (a well-worn cross-hatch pattern fashioned into the national dress Gho for men and kira for women). Kurtoe village in Lhuntse presents the famed Pure Silk textile called KISHUTHARA, which is a treasured heirloom among Bhutanese women. Radhi village in Trashigang (eastern Bhutan) presents the famous Raw silk dress called buray with its distinct regional patterns. The three regions exhibit the regional textile heritages and weaving techniques of both back-strap and foot-pedal looms.

Exploring the three textile destinations, our guests will meet the master weavers and learn about their indigenous art of dyeing, prepare the loom and try the weaving tools and techniques with the locals.

Guests will also learn about the forms and functions of the Bhutanese textiles in thesecular (monastic robes), official (formal dress code) and social spheres. Along with the textile explorations, the tour offers lot more immersive cultural experiences.

Thuktro-Tours look forward to hosting and curating your private/group textile tour in Bhutan.

Day 01: Arrival in Paro, Bhutan and familiarization

Day 02: Mountain flight to Bumthang, cultural heartland of Bhutan / Meet the local weaversat Dorjebi village

Day 03: Mountain Drive from Bumthang to Mongar with stops at Thrumshingla Pass, scenic Ura and Sengor villages

Day 04: Village Tour of Kishuthara Weaving centre in Khoma village, Lhuntse district

Day 05: Drive to Trashigang District, the eastern frontier of Bhutan

Day 06: Drive from Trashigang to Radhi/ Meet the local weavers in Radhi village

Day 07: Drive back to Mongar with stop at Drametse Temple, ‘the hill with no enemies’

Day 08: Drive from Mongar to Phobjikha valley with stop at Yathra Factory in Chumey, Bumthang

Day 09: Excursion through Phobjkha, the valley of heavenly birds & Punakha Valley, the old capital of Bhutan

Day 10: Respite in Capital Thimphu/ Drive to Paro

Day 11: Hike to the Tiger’s Nest / Farewell Dinner / Formal Closing by the Host

Day 12: Departure

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