A Nu.170 million Royal Textile Academy was formally inaugurated by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Azhi Sangay Choden Wangchuck on June 5 at the Capital. The Academy showcases some of the finest textile works from across the country. It will also serve as a center to train students on the art of weaving. As part of the programme, the Queen Mother launched an exhibition catalogue book titled “Thagzo”. The Queen Mother had founded the non-profit, civil society organization in 2005.