Bjoka

Bjoka village is one of the gewog under Zhemgang District. Bjoka is well known for its bamboo and cane craft products. The beautiful cane and bamboo products that you will find in Bhutan is generally produced by the proud people of Bjoka village. The bamboo and cane craft products are the community’s identity and are the cultural heritage. 90% of the community depends on the production of bamboo and cane products as their basic source of income. Another interesting thing about Bjoka village is the big black and white house with 18 doors. The house is built with black and white stones whereby it is believed that the black stones were used by the laborers from India and after they ran away from the site, the locals continued the construction but using the white stones. The head of the village “Bjokha Khoces” who are the direct descendants of Tibetan King Thrisong Deusten occupies the unique structure of the Bjoka village.