Clasps
1971 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Two dress clasps, or koma, used for joining the main garment (kira) of a woman in Bhutan during the 20th century. These pin together the ends of the wrapped garment at each shoulder at the front of the body, the joining chain forming an additional decorative feature. The chains and the plaques themselves are formed in the shape of 'Endless Knots', Buddhist symbols representing the interconnection of all things.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Embossed silver and silver gilt |
| Brief description | 2 joined by chains; Jewellery, silver gilt, embossed, Bhutan C20 |
| Physical description | Two round dress clasps joined by silver chain and small interspersed "Endless Knot" designs. |
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| Summary | Two dress clasps, or koma, used for joining the main garment (kira) of a woman in Bhutan during the 20th century. These pin together the ends of the wrapped garment at each shoulder at the front of the body, the joining chain forming an additional decorative feature. The chains and the plaques themselves are formed in the shape of 'Endless Knots', Buddhist symbols representing the interconnection of all things. |
| Bibliographic reference | John Clarke: Jewellery of Tibet and Himalayas, V&A Publications
ISBN 1 85177 4238, 2004, page 105, no.103. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.39-1971 |
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| Record created | January 29, 2004 |
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