DrukVana: Forest to Fabric 

DrukVana is the brainchild of Her Majesty the Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck, born from her deep commitment to environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and the well-being of Bhutanese communities. As an initiative of the Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF), DrukVana empowers Bhutanese women and youth to sustain the ancient art of hand weaving and natural dyeing.

Rooted in tradition, our textiles are meticulously crafted by a network of 108 skilled weavers — artisans who have spun and woven for generations. Derived from the Dzongkha word 'Druk,' another name for Bhutan, and the Sanskrit word 'Vana' (Forest), DrukVana uses natural fibers and plant-based dyes sourced sustainably from Bhutan’s rich biodiversity. Our creations have been honored with the prestigious "Seal of Quality" awarded by the Royal Government of Bhutan.

Every purchase you make goes a long way in supporting people, planet, and youth prosperity through the YDF.   

Green Community Artisans

At DrukVana, we believe in nurturing both craft and well-being. We empower community artisans, currently 48 strong and growing to 108, through holistic training in natural dyeing, mindfulness, and textile folk traditions that upholds the principles of Gross National Happiness (GNH). 

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Green Weaving Child Education

Children and youth are the future of Bhutan. We preserve Bhutan's rich textile heritage by passing it on to future generations. Our child education programs at Nazhoen Pelri School (Thimphu) and My Gakidh Village School (Punakha) offer hands-on experiences in weaving, natural dyeing, handicraft, signing and visual arts connecting children to our timeless craftsmanship. We help sustain Bhutan's textile legacy and cultivate future artisans.

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Sustainable handcrafted textiles

DrukVana creates sustainable, handcrafted textiles using raw materials from Bhutanese community artisans. We source cottonfrom Pemagatshel, wooland yak fiber from highland communities, nettlefrom the indigenous Langtel community, and Eri silkfrom Radhi in eastern Bhutan. Our yarns are dyed with natural, regenerative plants. All processes are conducted with hands without toxic chemicals, promoting biodiversity and preserving traditional craftsmanship.