Par-zo, The Art of Woodblock Carving (Cover picture)

Par-zo(the art of woodblock carving) of Bhutan. Bhutan is a small landlocked country cradled in the foothills of the great Himalayan range. Due to the mountainous settings, the settlements of communities are scattered all over the valleys, hills, and even on the slopes, which eventually helped to give birth to cultural diversity. Thus, Par-zo is a distinctive art form whose function can be traced as far back as ancient book printing and publication.