Naushem Kira or Woman's Dress

Soft blue, cool grey and a stripe for every mood. Its stripes are fine enough that the cloth reads as a soft tone from across the room.

This naushem kira, or woman’s dress, was woven in cotton in Bhutan in the 20th century. The kira is a long wrapped garment commonly worn by women in Bhutan. A field of thin vertical stripes alternates between muted blue-grey, rose and cream, with small woven details along the lines. The cotton is flat, supple and slightly faded, with plain, fringed ends.

About 90 inches long and 50 wide. Cool and calm on a wall.