Folk Heritage Museum, Traditional museum in Kawajangsa, Thimphu, Bhutan
The Folk Heritage Museum occupies a restored 19th century house displaying three floors of objects from rural Bhutanese households. The structure itself is built from rammed mud and timber, demonstrating the construction methods people used at that time.
The museum was founded in 2001 by the Queen Mother to preserve traditional Bhutanese rural life and practices. The house itself dates from the 19th century, offering a window into the region's past.
The building itself represents traditional architecture from the Wang region, with different floors showing how rural families organized their homes. Spaces for living, animals, and spiritual practices reveal the values that shaped daily household routines.
Walking through the three floors allows visitors to explore different spaces and understand how objects were used in daily life. Most items are clearly labeled, making it easy to follow what each piece was for.
The house reveals how animals lived directly below the family space, showing the close connection between people and livestock in rural Bhutan. This arrangement was both practical and helped distribute warmth throughout the structure.
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