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Thimphu

Thimphu (Dzongkha: ཐིམ་ཕུག།) is the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and with a population of around 141,000, it is the nation's largest city.

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    Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre

    A weaving centre employing around 20 professional weavers. Showroom on top floor.

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    Lungta

    One of the largest handicraft shops in the city centre. Good selection of hand made goods from all over the Himalayan region.

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    Tarayana Foundation

    Tarayana trains and supports the vulnerable and disadvantaged to make traditional handicrafts. Displays are uninteresting and the selection of goods is limited but the quality of the handicrafts is excellent and they offer a more rustic and genuine feel that those on sale at the commercial handicraft shops.

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    Thimphu Central Post Office

    The post office has a large selection of stamps for sale. The special feature of the post office is that you can get a postage stamp made with your own photo printed on it, and these stamps can be used for postage purposes.

    The cost is nominal

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    Yarkay Central

    This shopping centre across from Hotel Norling on Norzin Lam has two good quality craft shops:

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    CDK Gyencha

    A sustainable clothing and home textile brand that specializes in modern interpretations of traditional Bhutanese designs. Products are made using natural fibres woven by home-based weavers across Bhutan.

    Tue-Sun: 10:00-20:00

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    CSI Market

    A wide range of quality handicrafts and locally produced food items under one roof. Cafe.

    Mon-Sat 09:30-20:00, Sun 10:00-19:00

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    Choego

    Wide range of handicrafts made as part of a young peoples' skill training programme. Coffee shop.

    Daily 09:00-17:00

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    Dolkar Handicrafts

    Specialises in antique handicrafts, used woven cloth, traditional silver buckles, antique jewellery, and wooden eating bowls, etc.

    09-00-21:00

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    Drukpro Bhutan

    Products designed by local artists. Creative silk scarves. Purses and bags. T-shirts.

    Daily 10:00-19:00

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    Junction Bookstore

    A lovely cabin-style bookstore set in a garden. Patio. Wide selection of books — Classic novels. Supports local creative industries through non-profit sales of the work.

    Mon-Sat 11:00-19:00

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    KS Made in Bhutan

    Bags, T-shirts, jackets - A fusion of traditional Bhutanese fabrics and motifs with contemporary design..

    Daily: 09:00-20:00

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    Kelzang Handicrafts

    Most commercial and sells a range of goods, including t-shirts.

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    Pekhang Enterprises

    Good selection of stationary and children's books. Books on Bhutan and Buddhism is an enclave at the rear of the shop. Helpful service.

    Daily: 09:00-21:00

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    Thuktro

    Quality bags made with Bhutanese woven material. Canvas bags with Buddhist motifs.

    Daily: 09:00-19:00

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    Trinkets and Bookworld

    Bright and airy shop. Best selection of books on Buddhism in Bhutan. Professional and friendly service.

    Every day 10:00-20:30

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    Norzin Lam Handicraft Market

    A line of handicraft stalls. All items are from Bhutan.

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    Druk Handicraft

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    Thridung Nima Namza

    Hand woven fabric from some of the best weavers in Bhutan.

    Closed · opens 10 am