Kira or Woman's Dress

Burgundy, gold and a great many careful stripes. The weave is firm and even, and the colors sit warmly together across the width.

Weavers in Bhutan made this kira, or woman’s dress, in cotton in the 20th century. The kira is a wrapped, ankle-length garment commonly worn by Bhutanese women and fastened at the shoulders and waist. Here, narrow vertical stripes in rust, gold and green form dense woven panels, with a darker striped band along the edge. The cotton is soft, with an aged, slightly faded glow.

About 87 inches long and 52 wide. A textile you can wear, hang or frame.