Kristin FagerbackInternational Travel Consultancy

Buying Traditional Outfits in Bhutan (Gho & Kira)

17 Sept 2026 · 2 min

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In this travel vlog segment, Kristin Fagerback visits a two‑story general/textile shop in Bhutan where traditional garments such as the men's gho and women's kira are custom‑made. She describes the shop’s layout, the wide range of yarn colors, the use of silk for handmade clothing, and the ability to have outfits fitted to individual sizes. While inside, she also recounts tasting a mint‑flavored holy water offered at a nearby temple, noting its refreshing taste. The narration is informal and enthusiastic, highlighting the craftsmanship, cultural significance, and sensory experiences encountered during the visit.

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Be careful. I almost tripped, but I caught it. Wow, this is cool. It kind of looks like Aladdin's— like Aladdin, I don't know what you call it, but where the genie comes out. But I think they drink— we drank some of the water. It was like a holy water. And it tastes— in the temple they gave us water like that, and it tasted almost like minty, something like that. Oh, a general shop. Let's see what's in the general shop. Oh, textiles. Hi, it's okay. Yeah, yeah, thank you. Take your own time. Oh, upstairs too. Oh, you advertise our shop? Yes, yes. So this is where you can get a traditional outfit fitted just for your size, and they have 2 stories here. Yeah, so they have— you can see in the shop they have any color that you want would be here. Yeah, you can see all the yarn they use to make things, make handmade things. They make it from silk. I mean, it's incredible. And they have some of the men's traditional clothing here. As well.