February 6, 2018
In an effort to preserve and promote art of weaving, the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) conducted a one-and-half-month winter weaving programme that was attended by 29 students. Two batches of students were trained for three […]
February 6, 2018
BBS featured a TV program titled “Going to the Winter Weaving Class” on Weaving Program for Students at the RTA which was aired on 25 January 2018.
January 8, 2018
WORDS BY EMILY LUSH, PHOTOS BY TRIPTOES, VIDEOS BY RED LANTERN JOURNEYS & GLOBAL VISION MOVIE Bhutan is renowned for its silk-on-silk textiles that carry sophisticated, embroidery-like patterns. Working on backstrap looms, weavers use a pick-up […]
January 4, 2018
In order to sustain their future programmes, the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) will lease 30,000 square feet office space and will earn Nu. 18 M rent annually from the fully-leased complex. The building, which is […]
November 2, 2017
A week-long exhibition opened in the capital displaying the winning entries of this year’s National Design and Art Competition. Her Royal Highness Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck graced the inaugural this morning. Among the art work […]
