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Lhop community’s traditional paper craft faces market decline

Apr 26, 2025 2 mins read
Lhop community’s traditional paper craft faces market decline

Dorokha, Samtse—A desho paper production centre in Jigme village, Dophuchen gewog, run by the Lhop community, is facing challenges in maintaining operations due to a sustained decline in demand.

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