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the dagger
the dagger is rarely seen today, it is only worn by old men with their national costume |
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the sword
the sword may only be wielded by men of high status (nobility). As a sign of their status, they wear a white cape with a red stripe. |
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workshop for traditional handicrafts near Timpu
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silversmith
workshop for traditional handicrafts near Timpu |
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helmet
A kind of wool cap is placed on the head and the helmet shell is placed on top of that |
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the shield
what this shield is made of I cannot say. but all the others i saw were made of steel |
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Thanks for sharing Chregu ! Lucky to have been able to go there. I hope to be able to travel in this beautiful country one day !
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bow and arrow
archery is a national sport in bhutan. in almost every village there is a shooting range where the male population meets once a week. |
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