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Drukpa Bhutanese, Bhutan

Charkab (raincover), mid 1900s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Drukpa

Title

Charkab (raincover)

Year

mid 1900s

Medium

Wool, yak hair; twill weave with supplementary weft patterning

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • yak hair,
  • wool

Techniques

  • twill weave,
  • supplementary weft patterning

Dimensions

Length: 113.7 cm (44 3/4 inches)

Place

Bhutan

Type

  • Textiles

Credit

Elizabeth T. and Dorothy N. Casey Fund

Object Number

2001.1.8

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