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Sonam Jamtsho, one of Bhutan's few men weavers. Sonam Jamstho stands as a unique figure in the hamlet of Kurchelo Village, Trashigang, as the sole male weaver in the community. His journey w

Apr 09, 2024 2 mins read

"I started getting into the loom when my sister couldn't complete weaving a bag for me as my new academic admission deadline approached," Sonam recalls fondly. "By then, I began fiddling around with yarn and continued weaving whenever I had time or during vacations," says Sonam Jamtsho.

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