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Kira

1970-2000 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A typical kira or one piece woman's garment from western Bhutan.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk
Brief description
Kira, one piece woman's garment, woven silk, Bhutan, late 20th century.
Physical description
A rectangular woven silk piece with warp pattern of purple and orange stripes, grey field between with white, green and brown diapers and lozenges.
Dimensions
  • Length: 246cm
  • Width: 151cm
Credit line
Given by Lynda Hillyer
Summary
A typical kira or one piece woman's garment from western Bhutan.
Collection
Accession number
IS.25-2011

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Record createdAugust 23, 2011
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