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ADHA MARTHRA¶
Adha Marthra from Wangduephodrang consiste of horizontal stripes of dark shades of yellow, red, orange, blue and green.
PANGTSI¶
Pangtsi from Chhukha has usually a white, off-white or cream background with lines forming checks in darker shades.
HOTHRA¶
Hothra from Bumthang consist of horizontal stripes of blue, pink, red, green and black.
CHA SE¶
Or edges like Monkeys Nails. There are many variations of the internal patterns. Antique textiles as well as the new ones have these featured on them.
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DORIJ JADRAM¶
The double Dorje represents the double thunderbolt, which in Buddhism signifies indestructibility, where there is harmony between the spiritual and material aspects of life.
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DRAMEY¶
Also known as the Endless Knots is associated with Buddhism and the belief that the universe and one's actions are interlinked. This pattern is very much in fashion and is an all time favourite.
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JAGI MIKTO or JAMIG¶
This pattern, also known as Phutu Mik or Pigeons Eyes, resembles the image of numerous pigeons eyes put together and is a design that remains in fashion.
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JAM GI SHOGDRO¶
Ripples in center with edges like a fly's wings. The ripple pattern is less used than in the past, however, the edges are still found on many popular fabrics.
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KARMA¶
Or Star, is very common and we can find it on woollen fabric Yathras and on Kiras. It is also know as the butterfly pattern and there are many variations of this motif.
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SHINGLO¶
The Shinglo pattern represents the tree of life and symbolises long life. It is very difficult to execute and is found on the most expensive textiles woven today.
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TA MIG¶
Or the Horses Eyes, were found on very old nettle herbal dyed fabric and cotton. Nowadays it can also be found on silk, Kishutharas and other simple Kiras.
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TENKHEP METHO¶
Or Thra, it is believed that if it is woven on the textile, the lives of the weaver and the person who wears it will be longer.
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THAKPA¶
Or the Coiled Rope, is still in fashion and it has not changed. It is used in various kinds of textiles ranging from old nettle and cotton Bundis to the woolen Yathras and Kishutharas.
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TSHEBUM¶
Or Vase of long life, is associated with Buddhism and is one of the eight lucky signs. There are many variations to this pattern and can be found on many kinds of textiles.
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YURUNG¶
The yurung or swastika is associated with both Hinduism and Bhuddism and is a symbol of absolute stability. Its knowledge has been passed down through generations as a precious inheritance.
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