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Bumthang: Mathra

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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Mathra is a predominantly maroon plaid, originally from Kurtoe, but now more closely associated with Bumthang. Continue reading →

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Bumthang: Yathra

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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The Bumthang area of Central Bhutan is famed for supplementary-weft work in wool. Continue reading →

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Tibetan Hothra

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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Originally imported from Tibet, the introduction of the frame loom has enabled Bhutanese weavers to produce their own varieties of these woollen cloths made of narrow strips. Continue reading →

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Rachu

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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The Rachu is a ceremonial cloth worn over the left shoulder by women.

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Paro Tsechu: Aikapur Ghos

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Posted on March 21, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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At tsechu, it is not only the women showing off their finery, but the men parade some pretty special aikapur ghos.

These ones have supplementary weft designs between the stripes of (yellow and red) supplementary warp patterning. Continue reading →

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