Shopping for the traditional men's robes of Bhutan |
It takes lots of practice to properly wear a 'gho' |
At first, the gho seems huge - rather tent like |
A fold here, a tuck there... |
Then add the belt |
Lift and fold over the top of the belt |
And voila, Dennis is converted into a Bhutanese |
For special occasions, a sash called a kabney is worn with the got |
I still think it looks big on him, but Tandin said it was correct |
Bhutanese textiles |
Bhutanese textiles |
M/S Dorjee Gyaltshen Tshongkhang Shop, Thimphu, Bhutan |
The Bhutanese men's clothing shop of Dorjee Gyaltshen Tshongkhang |
Many choices of colors and patterns for a Bhutanese gho |
I prefer the red, blue and green checkers |
Another try for a better fitting gho for Dennis |
Helping with the kera, the cloth belt |
Finish touches |
We have a sale |
Now it's my turn |
If only it was easier to put on! |
At least one of us will blend in |
Dennis modeling his new gho |
On the streets of Thimphu with our driver |
Dennis and sunflowers |
Dennis in his gho |
Dennis at the Moithang Hotel |
Photo in the hotel of the current and previous kings of Bhutan |
The Bhutanese dress code is referred to as Driglam Namzha |
Dennis in his gho, Thimphu |
Relaxing on Mount Moithang |
Tea time at the Moithang Hotel, Thimphu |
Tea time at the Moithang Hotel, Thimphu |
The four of us all in traditional Bhutanese dress |
Brian and Dennis, Bhutan |
Dennis, Bhutan |