Bhutan Koma Brooches (Square Design with Ringed Loop), Bhutan Jewelry, Bhutanese Jewelry
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A They are of characteristic traditional design inspired by motif designs and floral design patterns from the ancient oriental art of Bhutan. These silver and copper gilts/koma are used by Bhutanese women to secure the wrapped dress or kira at the shoulders. The design of the koma features several superimposed squares in decreasing size with each square layered on the diagonal. Contrasting overlay decorating the square in the centre. Some attached a small piece of turquoise inside the square. On the inner side of the Koma, the lapel like metal pin tapers a sharp pin which bends inwards to form a fastening device. Presently, the brooches have evolved and now women use clips and lapels to fasten their kiras.
A Bhutanese woman fastened Kira with Koma brooch, Image source: Bhutan Street Fashion
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