Protecting a house with a painting of a phallus is believed to ward off evil spirits. Dating back to the 15th century, this practice is especially common in the rural areas of Bhutan.
Shoes are drying on a windowsill of a flat in Thimphu town.
In a clockwise direction, a villager is circling the Kurjey Temple in Bumthang,
the holy center of Bhutan.
Closer appreciation of the intricate design painted on the doorway to the Kurjey Temple.
A Bhutanese painter shows off his style!
These are just great...hope you can replicate such designs, even in a small way, in SF someday!
ReplyDeleteThese are really cool - when you come home you'll have to try your hand at replicating them with the girls - they'd love it!
ReplyDeleteoh, art with the girls! i had only thought of yoga and gymnastics lessons :) well, i'll try my hand at art too! may have to invite teta alberta to join!
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