Training the Next Generation of Conservators

For the first time, Bhutanese nuns have joined our conservation initiatives, beginning with paper conservation in 2026, and expanding into the conservation of objects and textiles. Their participation marks an important step in building a new generation of monastic custodians equipped to care for the country’s sacred heritage.

The programmes bring together international conservation specialists, including Eddie Jose from the Philippines and Maska Handa and Ikuko Handa from Japan, for intensive, hands-on training ranging from short workshops to extended placements.

Through these initiatives, we are building a growing network of skilled, homegrown conservators who can preserve Bhutan’s heritage and pass these vital skills on to future generations, ensuring that the knowledge to care for our heritage remains.