A university graduate pursuing her passion in weaving
Nov 17, 2020These days, the stories of university graduates breaking stereotypes and setting trends in the country are becoming more common. And among them is the story of Tashi Lhamo who believes the traditional art of textile weaving is not limited to housewives or illiterates as believed to be in the past. Pursuing her passion, she is undergoing weaving training at the Royal Textile Academy and in the history of the Academy, is the first university graduate to participate in such a program.
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Declining sheep rearing culture, Tsirang
Nov 13, 2020Difficulty in rearing sheep and lack of interest from younger generations is leading to the decline in sheep rearing culture in Thakorling chiwog of Tsirang. Today, the lone shepherd in Patshaling Gewog although challenged by age, continues to rear sheep to keep the culture alive.
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An artist’s life amid COVID-19
Nov 13, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has affected livelihoods across the globe. It has become even more difficult for painters and artists to sustain in this current time. We bring you s story of a full-time artist who has been impacted badly in his already challenging effort to attract patrons.
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Namkha Gyeltshen, Bumthang’s first florist
Oct 8, 2020Fifty-five-year-old Namkha Gyeltshen, a retired forester in Bumthang has had a fulfilling career. Besides his regular job, he has been a lifelong environmentalist and a nature lover. His love for nature has influenced his everyday life, raising flowers and trees, not just for business but as a vocation he dearly relishes. This is a story of Bumthang's first florist whose love for flowers and plants has not just earned him money but happiness and contentment as well.
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