About this lot
Description
A rare man’s yak wool Gho, Bhutan, early 20th century,
woven in narrow strip panels on a treadle loom, multi-coloured stripes in organic dyes, 176 x 136cm
Provenance:
Acquired in the early 1980s
Exhibited:
Venice, Textiles du Bhutan pour Expo Venise, 2014
Footnote:
Introduced in the 17th century, the Gho is the traditional costume for Bhutanese men. A knee-length garment, the Gho is worn with two deep folds at the back and secured at the waist by a Kera (sash). The present lot, a variety of Gho known as a Hotha Janchu Gho, is made of fine yak wool and was worn during the winter months by high-ranking men.
Condition report:
A few minor holes and some loose stitching and some colour variation due to fading
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