WHAT WE DO

ZDPACC combines three interrelated areas of work. Antiquities Collection Management ensures sacred objects are documented, safeguarded, and preserved. Conservation Studios provide ethical, culturally grounded care for thangka, textiles, paper, and objects. Research and Outreach deepen understanding, support informed decision-making, and share knowledge with monastics, scholars, and the wider public.

Antiquities Collection Management

Conservation Studios

We safeguard and document Bhutan’s sacred objects, ensuring that every object, from ancient manuscripts to ritual artifacts, is properly cataloged, stored, and preserved.

Our services include inventory management, condition assessments, secure storage, and monitoring, protecting Bhutan’s tangible heritage for future generations.

Our studios provide specialized care for thangka, textiles, paper, and objects, combining traditional techniques with modern conservation methods to serve living heritage pieces.

We offer restoration, stabilization, and preventive care services, ensuring that each piece retains its cultural, spiritual, and material integrity.

Research
& Outreach

We generate knowledge, deepen understanding, and facilitate informed decision-making. Our services include heritage research, documentation, exhibitions, training workshops, and educational outreach.

By sharing expertise and fostering learning, we empower monks, nuns, and the wider community to actively care for Bhutan’s living heritage.