The Thirteen Arts of Bhutan

1. Shingzo (Carpentry): Skilled carpenters are involved in construction activities including building dzongs, houses and temples. They also make tools. 2. Dozo (Masonry): Building of dzongs, stupas, temples, millstones and stone pestles. 3. Parzo(Carving):Wood, stone and slate carving. 4. Lhazo (Painting): Painting of thangkas (religious pictures), murals, frescoes in temples and dzongs as well as the images on the exterior walls of Bhutanese homes. 5. Jinzo (Sculpture): Statues, molded offerings (tormas), masks worn by Tsechu dancers. 6. Lugzo (Casting): Production of musical instruments, statues, tools, kitchen utensils, pottery, and jewelry. 7. Garzo (Blacksmithing): Production of axes, plough blades, chains, knives and swords. 8. Troko (Gold and silver smithing): Production of all ornaments made from gold, silver and copper. 9.Tshazo (Bamboo work): Include Bangchung (covered bowls used to carry food),palang (used to store beer/liquor), tshesip (box), belo (small hat), redi (mat), luchu (used for storing grain), balep (bamboo thatch) and the bow and arrow. 10. Thangzo (Weaving): Largest craft industry in Bhutan in terms of variety and number of crafts people involved. 11. Tshemzo (Embroidery): Two categories: First are those items sewn and embroidered. The second refers to applique and patchwork items. 12. Shagzo (Wood turning): Production of wooden bowls, dapa (serving dishes), wooden plates, buckets, ladles and phop (cups). 13. Dezo (Paper making): Art of making paper from the Daphne plant.