GI Application No.: BT/GI/01
Date of Filing: 12 January 2026
Geographical Indication: Bumthang Yathra
Type of Goods: Craft and Industrial Products
Applicant:
Bumthang Yathra Cooperatives
Dorjibi, Bumthang
Geographical Area:
Bumthang Region
Description of the Goods:
Bumthang Yathra is restricted to hand woven wool fabric using sheep wool yarns which can be both imported and locally sourced yarns. However, both the imported and locally sourced yarns should be dyed with locally sourced natural dyes and the weaving techniques by the producers makes it exclusive to the region of Bumthang Valley. The Bumthang Yathra GI is primarily produced and sold as a woven Woolen Fabric, Runners, Throws, Scarves, Cushion Covers and Rugs by the producers. However, the local wool shall only be produced to make fabric in authentic YATHRA colour which can be further customized and used as per the choice of the consumers.
Proof of Origin:
To produce and market the Bumthang Yathra products, producers must be a member of the Bumthang Yathra Association. All producers are required to declare the volumes produced, processed, and sold, and to register all transactions.
To ensure the origin and credibility of the GI, a control and traceability system should be established to verify compliance of the product with Books of Specification. All raw materials
Inspection Body:
Bhutan Standards Bureau
Thimphu
(yarns, natural dye ingredients) must be clearly identified from collection to completion of the weaving processes activities.
