The National Textile Museum is a museum located in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. It was established in 2001 and is housed in a traditional Bhutanese building. The museum's collection includes a variety of textiles from different regions of Bhutan, showcasing the country's rich textile traditions and the intricate weaving techniques used by its artisans.
The museum has six main galleries, each focusing on a different aspect of Bhutanese textiles. The galleries include the Royal Textile Gallery, which houses a collection of textiles belonging to the Royal family, and the Kushuthara Gallery, which showcases the intricate brocade weaving technique known as Kushuthara. Other galleries include the Tshogho Gallery, the Warp Pattern Gallery, the Weft Pattern Gallery, and the Role of Textiles in Religion Gallery.
In addition to its permanent collection, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and educational programs to promote Bhutanese textile arts and culture. The National Textile Museum is a popular destination for both locals and tourists interested in Bhutanese textiles and traditional arts.