A Fresh Perspective on the Everyday

Drawn from Thimphu

WE ASKED

What does tradition look like today?
Can you pick it up and touch it?

Join conversations about the humble objects, everyday practices, and distinct tastes of Bhutanese life—whether young or old, near or far.

COMING IN 2026

Humble Objects, Profound Perspectives


This seed project brings new takes on objects we see every day: where does tradition live in our homes, daily routines, and favorite tastes?

We want to spark a conversation to connect across generations, and think about what goals and dreams come next.

Making Datsi

Dyeing Textiles

Carving Wood

Making Incense

Repairing Textiles

DIVE IN

Glimpse What’s to Come

COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY RESEARCH

Sketching how people navigate between tradition and change

People

Fresh Perspectives

This project aims to highlight young Bhutanese creative professionals and their journeys.

Things

Humble Objects

We focused on everyday objects to spark conversations about how we connect across generations.

Places

Diverse Landscape

Looking across Thimphu, we worked with people in workshops, bustling intersections, and rural valleys.

Connect to Media

Listen to our Kuzoo Unplugged conversation with RJ Angel!

Read the editorial in Keunsel

Visit the National Library’s Intangible Cultural Heritage descriptions at ICHLinks.com

A DIGITAL HUMANITIES PROJECT

Drawn from Thimphu is supported by:
The National Library and Archives of Bhutan
and Humanities New York

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