Textile is a major industry for eastern women in Bhutan. Most of the expensive weaving products are woven by hand. In the old days, weaving products are form of tax payment to the government. Today, the hand woven products in Bhutan commands a high price. Of course it has to do with the complexity of the pattern, too. A Bhutanese silk dress (Kira) which is basically a big piece of fabric fixed to the waist by a belt may costs up to over USD 1,000. That was the price in Paro city.
Other than the eastern part of Bhutan, many weaving products come from the central area. If you travel to Bumthang, stopping over a weaving shop is usually on the itinerary. Check it out when you are there.
在布姆唐回程到不丹西部時，會經過兩間紡織品商店，所有旅遊車都會在這裡停留，讓遊客購物。
商店外面都掛滿一些色彩繽紛的織布。
店內有很多紡織品，因為大部份是手織，每件產品的顏色和圖案都不同。
傳統不丹女士穿著的裙、腰帶、袋和帽子都是紡織品。
這些藤織的盒是以前放食物用的餐盒，現在有些迷你版，可以買來做手信，放小東西。
商店外面有兩台織布機，老闆娘會因應客人要求示範織布。
我找到這頂小藤織帽子，很可愛，但太小了，只可以用來裝飾，不能擋太陽。
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