Traditional dress of Bhuta

Traditional dress of Bhutan means the traditional and national clothes worn in Bhutan. These clothes show the cultural identity, social customs, and traditions of the country. Under a code of conduct called Driglam Namzha, the Bhutanese government requires people to wear traditional dress in government offices, schools, and official events. These clothes are not only for daily use, but also show social status, rank, and cultural heritage in Bhutanese society.

 Dumdyam 
Dumdyam is the traditional dress of Lepcha women. It is an ankle-length garment, usually made from smooth cotton or silk, and is mostly in solid colors. It is wrapped over one shoulder and pinned at the other. A belt or waistband holds it in place, and extra cloth may be draped over it. A long-sleeved blouse in a different color is worn underneath. Dumdyam is mainly worn during festivals and formal occasions.


 Dumpra 
Dumpra is the traditional dress of Lepcha men. It is made of colorful hand-woven cloth and is pinned on one shoulder. It is tied at the waist with a belt called gyatamu. Dumpra is usually worn over a white shirt and trousers. Men often wear a flat round cap called thaktuk. Sometimes, a traditional bamboo hat is also worn.


 Gho 
Gho is the traditional and national dress for men in Bhutan. It was introduced in the 17th century by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to give the Ngalop people a common identity. Gho is a knee-length robe tied at the waist with a cloth belt called kera.

The Bhutanese government requires men to wear the gho in government offices, schools, and official ceremonies. Although the modern law started in 1989, the dress rule under Driglam Namzha is much older.

Under the gho, men wear a white jacket called tego. During festivals and formal events, a silk scarf called kabney is worn with the gho.


 Kabney 
Kabney is a silk scarf worn by men as part of the gho. It is worn over the shoulder during formal and official occasions.


 Kera 
Kera is a woven cloth belt used in Bhutanese traditional dress. It is used to tie both the gho and the kira. Kera is made from cotton, wool, silk, or mixed materials. It is wrapped around the waist several times and tucked in firmly. It can also be used to carry small items.

 Kira 
Kira is the national dress for women in Bhutan. It is an ankle-length dress made from a rectangular woven cloth. The cloth is wrapped around the body and fastened at the shoulders with silver brooches called koma. It is tied at the waist with a belt. Women wear a long-sleeved blouse called wonju under the kira and a short jacket called toego over it.

A decorative scarf called rachu is worn over the left shoulder during festivals and formal events.


 Toego 
Toego (or Tego) is a short jacket with long sleeves worn over the kira. It is part of the official dress code under Driglam Namzha.


 Wonju 
Wonju is a long-sleeved blouse worn by women under the kira. It is made from silk, polyester, or fine cotton. Wonju is an important part of Bhutan’s national dress system under Driglam Namzha.


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