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BHUTAN TEXTILEA Collective Collection
2021
Home textile
“Tucked away in a quiet corner of time itself, in the deephinterlands of the legendary Himalayans, lies an elusive landoverflowing with hearty people and stunning beauty. A hiddenwonder that, until the 20th century, was virtually unknown to theoutside world.
Now, its substantial treasures have been slowly revealed tothose with enough spirit, bravery and respect to partake in itsunique locale and traditions.
This is Bhutan – where a shy kingdom’s inhibitions have finallydiminished and paradise yet remains within reach of humanity.”
By John S. Hamalian
Bhutanese Textiles represent a rich,complex and unique art form. They arerecognized for their abundance of color,sophistication and variation of patterns,and the intricate dyeing and weavingtechniques.
The weavers, who are mostlywomen, must not be seen merely ascreators of wealth but also as theinnovators and owners of artistic skillsdeveloped and nurtured over centuriesof time, from one generation to another.
This new Home Textiles Collection isa testimony of this mastered art.Realized by hands bound to the heart, itdiffuses a perfume of authenticity andsimplicity. It will enrich our interiors withtrue beauty, bringing home a touch ofBhutan, a privilege for true lovers ofexceptional textiles.
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Chapter 1Rough & mineral
Using roughly texturedmaterials, mineral colors, an simpledesigns, this first chapter of theCollective Collection is inspired bythe spirit of the highlands tribes, ina far remote part of Bhutan.
There, the sky is so close thatone can touch the clouds. Theancestral forests are shrouded inmystery and the rivers forcefullycarve the valleys, while the windcaresses the holy flags.
The force of nature is powerfuland omnipresent, one can beisolated, yet connected to therhythm of nature.
THEAP
YETHRO IMO
AMA
KOTA
THEAP & JANG SERJAYThrows
GAWA
Chapter 2NATURAL SHADES
Using the incredible diversityof plants that wild nature canoffer in Bhutan is a sacred art,mastered by women all aroundthe country.
Each family has its owntreasurable recipes preservedand passed on in strictest secrecyfrom generation to generation.
The shades of color aresubtle, and follow the rhythm ofthe seasons.
METHO
SHARDANG
SHARDANG
WANG
BUMDHEN
METHO KEWA & BLUE POPPY
Chapter 3BRIGHT & SACRED
In Bhutan the air is pure andthe colors are incredibly bright.
All over the country, eachhouse, all temples and dressesare embellished with beautifultones, mostly inspired by colorsof Nature.
Bhutanese women master theuse of color like a language; theyexpress their feelings, joy, historyby playing with different shadesto give each piece its preciousharmony.
ZAMIN
TONGTONG IIICushion cover45 * 45 cmCUGRMU454512
TONGTONGThrow
130 * 180 cmTHMUMU13018008
TSOTSO OLIVE
KARCHANG
Cushion coverGACHU
MAAPCushion cover50 * 50 cmCUREMU505015
NGOSHINGBelt10 * 230 cmBEDOMU1023004
CDK CHIMMI HOUSE OF DESIGN
COLOURS OF BHUTANBHUTAN HANDMADE TEXTILE
AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF
INDIGENOUS CRAFTS
DRUK YATRAHANDICRAFTS
ASSOCIATION OF BHUTAN
FASHION INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
KENCHOKARMA YANGCHEN
The artisans and designers
LEIKI STUDIO NATIONAL HANDLOOM DEVELOPMENT CENTER
NATURAL DYE RENEW
YARN AND YATRAWEAVING CENTRETARAYANASHE BHUTAN
SABAH
NORBOOZ BURAY & TEXTILES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ITC-GENEVAMs. Sylvie Bétemps Cochin Senior Trade Promotion Officer/Project ManagerOffice for Asia and the PacificInternational Trade Centre (ITC)Geneva, SwitzerlandTel.: +41-22 730 0111Email: [email protected]
UNITED KINGDOMMs. Aileen BrindleMarket Expert - UKEU-Bhutan Trade SupportInternational Trade Centre (ITC)Email:[email protected]
FRANCEMs. Sotévy LyMarket Expert – Main contactEU-Bhutan Trade SupportInternational Trade Centre (ITC)Email: [email protected]
BHUTANMs. Karma ChodenProject ManagerAgency for Promotion of Indigenous Crafts (APIC)Thimphu, BhutanEmail: [email protected]
JAPAN + UNITED STATES OF AMERICAMs. Akiko IchikawaMarket Expert – Japan & USEU-Bhutan Trade SupportInternational Trade Centre (ITC)Email: [email protected]
Curated by Nadia Dafri and ValérieBillot, this Collective Collection wasdeveloped within the framework ofthe EU-Bhutan Trade SupportProject with the technical assistanceof the International Trade Centre(ITC) in partnership with the RoyalGovernment of Bhutan (RGoB) andwith the funding support of theEuropean Union (EU).
In partnership with The Agency forPromotion of Indigenous Crafts(APIC).
Photo credit Upassana Dahal.
