Description
Our flag of Bhutan is manufactured from high-quality nylon, a lightweight fabric that will fly proudly even in gentle breezes. Nylon is additionally a fast-drying material, which helps prevent the growth of mildew after rain. The dragon emblem and vibrant background colors are digitally printed for a fade-resistant design, even when flown under direct sunlight.
Each flag is equipped with a sturdy canvas header and brass grommets for secure and easy mounting on any outdoor flagpole. We offer these flags in sizes 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, and 6’ x 10’. Our best-selling option is the 3’ x 5’ flag, which is a great fit for our 6’ house-mounted pole.
Bhutan Flag Features
- Crafted with pride in the USA using skilled craftsmanship
- Official 1969 design
- 100% fray-resistant nylon
- Reinforced canvas header
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
Are you interested in an indoor version for formal settings? Check out our Bhutan flag with gold fringe and a pole sleeve.
Bhutan Flag Meaning & History
The design of Bhutan’s flag dates back to 1947, when royal family member Mayeum Choying Wangmo Dorji first conceptualized it. The dragon was initially colored green, which was changed to white in 1956. The flag also had a red background triangle that was updated to orange in 1969.
The dragon represents the Bhutanese monarchy, as rulers are known as the Druk Gyalpo, or “Dragon King of Bhutan.” It holds jewels in each of its claws, which stands for the nation’s wealth. The color yellow is taken from kabney, a scarf worn by the monarch. The orange is for Buddhism, the majority religion in Bhutan.
Other Details
Language(s): Dzongkha
Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum
Government: Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Flag Meaning: The dragon symbolizes purity, the jewels in the dragon's claws represents wealth, the orange refers to the Drukpas monasteries and Buddhism, while the yellow stands for the secular authority of the dynasty.
