Mathra Pesar & Sethra Pesar

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Wendy Garrity

The addition of sapma motifs to sethra or mathra woven for a woman’s kira is a more recent innovation and designated “pesar” or “new design.” Continue reading →

Rangjung & Radi: Raw Silk

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Wendy Garrity

Fabric woven from wild silk is coarser than that made from reeled silk due to the thickness and unevenness of the thread.

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Bumthang: Mathra

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Wendy Garrity

Mathra is a predominantly maroon plaid, originally from Kurtoe, but now more closely associated with Bumthang. Continue reading →

Bumthang: Yathra

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Wendy Garrity

The Bumthang area of Central Bhutan is famed for supplementary-weft work in wool. Continue reading →

Tibetan Hothra

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Wendy Garrity

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 →