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Bhutan has a unique Art and Architecture. These arts and architecture derived inspiration from Buddhist doctrine and mythology. They are highly decorative and ornamental. From simple houses to massive Dzongs, Bhutanese Art and architecture always forms a major part.

Bhutan’s Art and craft is summarized into 13 groups and it is called Zorig Chusum, “The Thirteen arts and crafts”.

These are:

-Lug zo (Casting)
-Shag zo (Wood Turning)
-Dho zo (Stonework)
-Par zo (Carving)
-Lha zo (Painting)
-Jim zo (Sculpting)
-Shing zo (Woodwork)
-Gar zo (Blacksmith)
-Troe zo (Ornament Making)
-Tsha zo (Bamboo Work)
-De zo (Paper Making)
-Tshem zo (Tailoring, embroidery and appliqué)
-Thag zo (Weaving)

The Dzongs are the most famous living monuments of the past. These dzongs have many buildings and temples both inside and outside to serve the dual purposes of religious and civil administrations. It is the main centre for all political, social and religious activities in the region. The Dzongs and the monastries in Bhutan contain most of the artistic treasures of the country in the form of wall paintings, statues, carvings, etc.