Kingdom of Bhutan

The Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, has cultural riches to equal its natural beauty. From the palace to the remote valleys of Lhuentse, weaving has a special place

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Supplementary weft creates dramey (eternal knot), tshebum (vase), jagi mikto (birds eyes), and dorji (diamonds) on this wild silk, woman's wrap dress

Kushuthara Kira

Red and black on white background with long fringe

Chagsi Pangkheb

Aikapur Kira

Man's robe with in rich red and orange colors with green trim and blue lining with traditional Bhutanese symbols

Lungsem Gho

Body wrap with traditional iconography in jewel tones on a dark background

Nagsham Kushuthara Kira

Large body wrap with gold and red vertical stripes with four, small yurung in one corner

Mentse Mathra Kira

Wool blanket with blue cotton backing and multicolored strips of alternating stripes with crosses

Hotah Jaloh Kira

Wool blanket with traditional designs in three strips sewed together on the horizontal

Yathra Chharkap

Detail image of white cloth with bright, multicolored supplemental weaving depicting traditional Bhutanese motifs

Kushuthara Kira

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