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Women Bhutanese Red Kira Dress - Medium size
$80
The remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has a long weaving tradition with textiles playing a central role in Bhutanese culture as art, clothing, in religious practice, social identity and exchange, as commodities and forms of payment, as well as indicators of wealth and social status,
The kira is the principal form of dress worn by women in Bhutan. It is formed from three lengths of cloth stitched together to create a rectangular panel which is worn wrapped around the body, folded into a wide pleat in front and fastened at the shoulders with brooches (koma). Tightly belted with a kera or waist cloth, the cloth is bloused about the waist to form a pouch where personal items can be carried.
Fashion and dress etiquette are important aspects of Bhutanese dress and while the form of the kira (wrapped dress) remains basically the same, the textile expresses the social identity of the wearer with variations in weave, colours, fibers and decoration used to reflect their social and economic status, age and regional identity.
The cloth is designed and woven by women who pass their skills in designing, dying and weaving on to their daughters. Creativity and innovation in design are valued with women free to combine and interpret traditional motifs while also inventing new motifs and patterns.
The kira is the principal form of dress worn by women in Bhutan. It is formed from three lengths of cloth stitched together to create a rectangular panel which is worn wrapped around the body, folded into a wide pleat in front and fastened at the shoulders with brooches (koma). Tightly belted with a kera or waist cloth, the cloth is bloused about the waist to form a pouch where personal items can be carried.
Fashion and dress etiquette are important aspects of Bhutanese dress and while the form of the kira (wrapped dress) remains basically the same, the textile expresses the social identity of the wearer with variations in weave, colours, fibers and decoration used to reflect their social and economic status, age and regional identity.
The cloth is designed and woven by women who pass their skills in designing, dying and weaving on to their daughters. Creativity and innovation in design are valued with women free to combine and interpret traditional motifs while also inventing new motifs and patterns.
- Date Listed:18/05/2023
- Last Edited:04/03/2024
- Condition:New
- Size:M
- Shipping:Pickup Only
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