It is rectangular in form and measures 51.5 in. x 96 in. The hand-loomed woolen cloth is produced in rural Bhutan is highly valued around the globe. The textile shown is worn as a "kira" or traditional Bhutanese woman's wrap around dress.
Kira has been the national dress for Bhutanese women and it is made from just a single piece of rectangular fabric folded ingeniously, pinned at the shoulders, and cinched at the waist, a Kira reminds us of the breahtaking beauty found in the deceptively simple. The popular kushutara-style pattern is emblematic of Bhutan’s cultural heritage surrounding...
It is rectangular in form and measures 51.5 in. x 96 in. The hand-loomed woolen cloth is produced in rural Bhutan is highly valued around the globe. The textile shown is worn as a "kira" or traditional Bhutanese woman's wrap around dress.
RARE: This pair of silver (tested 80% approx.) 10kt gilt Buddhist Symbols Bhutanese dress or cloak fasteners with inset of 5 small turquoise stones in each, known as koma.
The openwork design features superimposed square layered on the diagonal. Contrasting overlay gilt decorated the top – some has now worn off.
Lime box. Bhutan, 19th Century Brass with silver medallions with copper bottom. Remnants of lime are found inside (to keep the original state of product)
It is a traditional Bhutanese Silver with Burlwood Tea cup for butter tea called Suja. A simple, classic Bhutanese teacup fully lined with silver from inside and partially from the base to give protection
Large Butter Churn. Tibet, 19th century. Churn itself is 32" (81 cm.)high, the stick is 38" (97 cm.) high. Seasoned, smoky wood with hammered brass decoration an a leather strap.
Bhutanese Silver Box. 19th century silver box for keeping the Doma and Panny ( bittle nut and leaves). It is made from silver and plated with 24k gold, deeply carved with 2 deer and the Wheel of Law on a lotus blossom.
18th Century Tibetan Bell. Height: 7" (18 cm.) The bronze bell has a brass handle with a 9 pronged dorje and the face of Prajnaparamita, the perfection of Wisdom. Around the top of the bell is a sacred mantra in the leaves of a lotus.
18th - 19th Century Bell and Dorje Symbolizing the union of compassion and wisdom, male and female, the two paths to enlightenment. With a well worn brass 9 pronged top, a sacred mantra in the leaves of the lotus around the stem and a ring of small dorjes around the bottom
It is a traditional Bhutanese Silver with Burlwood Tea cup for butter tea called Suja. A simple, classic Bhutanese teacup fully lined with silver from inside and partially from the base to give protection