Zorig Chusum is the Thirteen Traditional Crafts of Bhutan, an essential part of Bhutan’s cultural heritage that have been practiced from time immemorial. These arts were formally categorized during the reign of Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay, the fourth temporal ruler of Bhutan. The Institute offers 4-6 years of training on Zorig Chusum that are categorized as follows: paper making; stonework; blacksmithing; clay arts; painting; bronze casting; wood, slate, and stone carving; woodturning; woodworking; weaving; silver- and gold-smithing; cane and bamboo work; and needle work. On your visit, you will observe and interact with students under training as well as buy souvenirs made by the students.