The Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan and Textile Museum under the Department of Culture, MoHCA announce the winners of the 18th National Design and Art Competition (NDAC). NDAC is an annual event organized by the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) and the Textile Museum under the Department of Culture, MoHCA. The main objective of organizing this national level competition is to promote the unique arts and crafts of Bhutan by encouraging and providing a befitting platform and recognition to artisans under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck. The competition was held in the categories of Weaving (which are the Gho and Kira), Embroidery, Traditional Painting, Contemporary Art, Wood Carving and Sculpture with generous support from the Royal Government of Bhutan and Mr. and Mrs. Alan Bickell.
The winners of the 18th National Design and Art Competition are as follows;