𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠

In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we are happy to highlight an ongoing 10-day embroidery training in Sakteng, which began on 6th March. The training has brought together 21 participants, including two men, from the #highlandcommunities of Merak and Sakteng in Trashigang.

The training focuses on #empowering highland women by strengthening their #skills and creating #SustainableLivelihood opportunities. Participants are learning embroidery techniques on #locallywoven runners made from wool and yak hair, supporting product development using #traditional local materials.

To preserve and promote the region’s unique identity, the embroidery designs feature Bhutan’s Blue Poppy, Red Panda, and local birds, helping build a distinctive Sakteng brand. Participants are also practicing embroidery on their traditional gho, which contributes to the preservation and promotion of their cultural heritage.

After completing the training, the participants will begin producing embroidered products for sale as gift items, creating opportunities for income generation and economic independence. It is inspiring to see the women learning with great interest and creativity as they develop new products.

This initiative is implemented under the Women Economic Empowerment in Bhutan Project, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in India.

Together, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and creativity of highlander women, who are preserving their culture while building better economic opportunities for their communities.