Kira (Wrapped Woman's Dress) with Geometric Patterning

Bhutan, Kurto region

Date

c. 1900

Medium

Cotton and silk, warp-faced plain weave, with supplementary brocading wefts, stripes of twill and plain interlacings; embroidered with silk; three loom widths joined

Dimensions

137.1 × 279.4 cm (54 × 110 in.)

Department

Textiles

Credit line

Purchased with funds provided by Robert M. and Diane v.S. Levy