Bhutan is a South Asian mountain kingdom that is located between Tibet and north-eastern India. A country that is largely untouched by western civilization and modern facilities, it has been able to retain its authentic charm to a large extent. Thus it is a great place to explore nature and culture at its best. Amongst the many heirlooms that the people of this land have inherited from the past are arts ad culture and lifestyles which have seen minimal change.
Thrikheb covers are amongst the diverse yet unique features of this country’s heritage. They are believed to have been placed on top of cushions of temples as well as said to have been used by highly positioned lamas. They have also been used by royalty during their rituals in temples and in worshipping. What is more, they can be found in the homes of the local aristocrats. The intricate designed on them are appliquéd by local designers while the clothe is generally imported from neighbouring countries such as India Tibet and China. There are wide variety of designed that are generally appliquéd on thrikhebs. However, most of these designs are Buddhist motifs.
Nowadays thrikhebs can be found in museums as well as in arts and crafts shops where one can purchase them to take home one of these beautifully designed cloth as souvenirs to share amongst family and friends or to remember a memorable trip to Bhutan.
For any visitor looking for a place to stay in this kingdom of the mountains, many aBhutan Hotel offer typical local holiday experience yet all complete with modern amenities and luxuries. For any tourist planning a holiday at a Paro Hotel, ther is Uma Bhutan. Its provate villas are the most exclusive and is in close proximity to a number of culturally significant sites in the country. Once you are done shopping for local souvenirs and throne covers and all that you could take back home, the hotel has facilities for you to unwind and relax with a little bit of yoga exercises breathing in the fresh air. If you are the adventurous type, you can even go one a camping adventure.
