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This type of conical bamboo basket was used mostly to store grain. Bamboo, leather H:83 cm
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This type of conical bamboo basket was used mostly to store grain....

Box, bamboo
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Box, bamboo

Made mostly in the eastern valley of Sakteng, these curved wooden and bamboo boxes are still very popular and are found in every kitchen to store cheese, butter, salt or chili powder.
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Made mostly in the eastern valley of Sakteng, these curved wooden and bamboo...

The noodle machine is typical of the central region of Bumthang where buckwheat noodles are an essential part of the diet. As the dough is quite hard, a family member sits on the lever to press with more strength. The noodles are caught by the large bamboo spoon.
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The noodle machine is typical of the central region of Bumthang where buckwheat...

A spinning wheel is found in most houses in central and eastern Bhutan where weaving is an important economic activity. H: 41 cm, L:41,5 cm
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A spinning wheel is found in most houses in central and eastern Bhutan where...

Ladles, characteristic of the people of Nepali descent who are mainly farmers in the sub-tropical southern regions.
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Ladles, characteristic of the people of Nepali descent who are mainly farmers i...

Sickles, characteristic of the people of Nepali descent who are mainly farmers in the sub-tropical southern regions.
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Sickles, characteristic of the people of Nepali descent who are mainly farmers i...

Mortar and pestles are used to grind spices, especially chillies, which constitute an important part of the Bhutanese diet.
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Mortar and pestles are used to grind spices, especially chillies, which constitu...

3 wooden ladles.
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3 wooden ladles.

Alcohol ladles are made from a gourd; their curved ends are used to press the fermented grain while the hollow is used to take up and serve the liquid. Wood, L:43,5 cm
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Alcohol ladles are made from a gourd; their curved ends are used to press t...

Clothes of a woman from the high valley of Laya (4.000 m) consist of a black yak hair shirt, a blouse a black woollen jacket, heavy felt boots and a distinctive conical bamboo hat. Silver jewelry is worn on the back.
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Clothes of a woman from the high valley of Laya (4.000 m) consist of a b...

Merak Sakteng, woman's costume
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Merak Sakteng, woman's costume