Kabney
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A kabney (Template:Langx, Wylie: bkab-ne) is a silk sash worn as a part of the gho, the traditional male attire in Bhutan.[1] It is raw silk, normally Script error: No such module "convert". with fringes. Kabney is worn over the traditional coat gho; it runs from the left shoulder to the right hip, and is worn at special occasions or when visiting a dzong. Kabney is also referred as Bura, which means wild silk.
The use of gho and kabney is encouraged in Bhutan as a part of driglam namzha (or driklam namzhak), the official code of etiquette and dress code of Bhutan. Gho is compulsory for schoolboys and government officials.[1][2] The female traditional dress is called kira; a rachu is worn over the traditional dress kira.[1][3]
The rank and social class of the bearer determines the permissible color of the scarf:[4][2][5][6]
- Saffron sash for the Druk Gyalpo (king) and the Je Khenpo (chief abbot).
- Orange sash for Lyonpos (ministers and other members of the government).[2]
- Red sash for Dashos (male members of the royal family and higher officials).[2] The red scarf can also be conferred upon Bhutanese civilian, as it is one of highest honors a Bhutanese civilian can receive, and comes directly from the throne in recognition of an individual's outstanding service to the nation.[7]
- Green sash for judges.
- Blue scarf for members of parliament.[8]
- White sash without fringes for Secretary of various Ministries and Zimpoen to His Majesty The King. Also awarded to distinguished individuals for various achievements and contributions. [9]
- White sash with red stripes for Gups (headmen of the 205 gewogs).[10]
- White scarf for ordinary citizens.[11]
Former sash ranks include:
- White sash with blue stripes for Chimi (members of the National Assembly). This is now used for Thrompoens, the head of Thromde.
- Blue sash for Lodoe Tsoggde (members of the Royal Advisory Council, now defunct).[2]
References
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- ↑ a b c Gyurme Dorje. Footprint Bhutan. Footprint, [2004]. Template:ISBN. Section "National dress", p 261
- ↑ a b c d e Kabney & Patang; from the blog "Bhutan Land Of The Thunder Dragon" by Yeshey Dorji
- ↑ Bhutan Majestic Travel Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Kabney colour mania Template:Webarchive; bhutanobserver.bt, August 19, 2011
- ↑ The Symbolism of Kabney and Rachu in Bhutan; blog "Asian University For Women Academic Reading/Writing 2011"
- ↑ Bhutanese Society and Dress Template:Webarchive; Bhutan Life Exposure Tours & Treks
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- ↑ Blue Kabney (Scarf) for members of parliament Template:Webarchive; bhutanmajestictravel.com
- ↑ http://ccouc.org/ccouc-lunch-time-seminar-educating-for-gross-national-happiness-a-new-paradigm-for-education-in
- ↑ His Majesty grants dhar and kabney to the Gups; bbs.bt
- ↑ Time for the white kabney Template:Webarchive; bhutanobserver.bt, May 3rd, 2013
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