gho

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The gho is a knee-length robe tied at the waist that serves as the national dress for men in Bhutan, especially among the Ngalop people.

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gho canonical 2

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Statements (32)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Bhutanese clothing
national dress
traditional garment
countryOfOrigin Bhutan
culturalSignificance associated with Ngalop culture
symbol of Bhutanese national identity
fastening tied at the waist
fit gathered and secured at the waist
loose-fitting upper body
genderAssociation male
hasComponent kera (cloth belt)
hasPocket large pouch formed above the belt
length knee-length
partOf national dress of Bhutan
pattern often features woven patterns
regulation required dress for men in many government offices in Bhutan
required dress for men in schools in Bhutan
sleeveType long-sleeved
timePeriod in continuous use into the 21st century
typicalMaterial cotton
silk
wool
use daily wear for many Bhutanese men
worn during religious and state ceremonies
usedBy Ngalop people NERFINISHED
men in Bhutan
wornAs everyday wear
formal wear
wornIn Bhutanese highlands
wornWith kera (cloth belt)
long socks
traditional Bhutanese shoes

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