South Asia / Bhutan
Bhutan
Bhutan’s textile heritage is woven into expressions of identity, occasion and daily life. Kishuthara is distinguished by intricate supplementary-weft patterning and its place in women’s ceremonial dress.
Yathra wool textiles are associated with central Bhutan, while Bura silk brings another material expression to traditional clothing. This chapter welcomes weaving enterprises, designers and makers whose work carries these traditions or interprets them in new ways.
Country chapter live · Partner submissions welcome
Featured traditions
A vocabulary of cloth.
- Kishuthara
- Yathra
- Bura silk
These traditions introduce the country’s textile heritage. Individual partner collections are presented after review and agreement.
Regional chapters
A chapter shaped by its makers.
Regional origins and relevant textile traditions will be introduced through individual editorial entries and partner profiles.
Partner submissions welcome
Bring your work into the conversation.
Introduce your business, your expertise and the pieces that define your collection. Selected profiles and collections will appear as partnerships are agreed and approved for publication.
Introduce your businessAn open invitation
If your country is not listed here, it is still welcome.
Zarbaft is building a portfolio across South and Southeast Asia. These country chapters are starting points. If you are a weaver, designer, textile house or private label working anywhere in the region, we would like to hear from you.
Introduce your business