Dege Scripture Printing House

Tibet is a place where you can find art in almost all aspects of life of people.Dege Scripture Printing House is the largest Tibetan printing house in Tibet area,and it is also one of the greatest treasures in Tibetan Region.Explore Tibet Team, a professional Tibet travel agency, introduces the Dege Scripture Printing House to you.

Dege Scripture Printing House situated in Derge County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.It is renowned as “The encyclopedia of Tibetan culture” due to the most Buddhist scriptures are printed in this place.Besides,it is also one of the largest number of printing woodblocks by hand engraving across the world.
In comparison to other large printing lamaseries,Dege Scripture Printing House are richest in its variety,such as printing woodblocks, sculptures, and murals.Special woodblocks and paper are made for printing Buddhist scriptures.The scripts are all hand-made even today. The woodblock material in Dege Scripture Printing House is made from red birch, which is a good wood for engraving.
The subjects of its collection encompass a dozen categories, including Buddhist scriptures, culture, history, and so on.This printing house is famous for its fine printing materials, and high-quality printing techniques,so Dege Scripture Printing House is responsible for many Tibetan printing.And the collection of the house almost includes 70 percent of Tibetan literary heritage, altogether 555 blocks.
Dege Scripture Printing House plays am important role in promoting cultural development,and it is a holy place and a immortal legend for the whole Tibetan people.Discover new, enriching trips with in-depth, authentic Tibetan experiences with Explore Tibet Team.