Karma Scarf
Crafted from 100% yak down fiber, this scarf reflects purity, compassion, and the serene grace of Bhutan’s highlands. The wool, collected from herders in Haa, was processed at the National Yak Farm, spun by women artisans in Bumthang, and woven on a Thrue-Tha loom by the Dorjibi Women’s Group. It was designed by Ms Chandrika Tamang, founder of CDK, in consultation with FAO Bhutan and the Department of Livestock. The scarf’s base is a natural brown tone, adorned with the Karma motif woven from a rare greyish fiber, amounting to only 33 grams collected by the project team.. No dyes or chemicals were used, preserving the natural color and purity of the yak wool.
The team, comprising officials from the Department of Livestock and the FAO Project Manager, journeyed to Nobtshonapata and nearby highland areas of Eusu Gewog, where they provided yak hair combing training and supported wool collection in collaboration with local herders. A total of 15.61 kilograms of raw wool was collected, washed and processed at the Haa Yak Farm, yielding 7 kilograms of wool top which gave 6 kilograms of yarn, Bhutan’s first Lanor Noble Fibre. The finest fibre, sourced from one year-old baby yaks, was reserved for creating garments for Their Majesties.
This scarf embodies a collective expression of grace, elegance , craftsmanship, and sustainability, woven in gratitude and admiration for our Queen and the spirit of Bhutan’s highlands.
- Size: 36*220 cm
- Weight: 370g
- Composition: 100% Yak Down Fiber sourced from one year -old baby yaks.
- Base colour: Natural brown with greyish motif
- Care: Eco dry clean only/ Cold water handwash. Flat Iron low heat.
The Karma motif Scarf started its journey in Bhutan’s high mountains, where 12 yak herders from Bji, Katsho, and Eusu Gewogs collected 15.61 kilograms of yak hair from more than 120 yaks during the annual shedding season.
After processing at the Haa Yak Farm, this yielded 7 kilograms of soft wool top and 6 kilograms of yarn—Bhutan’s first Lanor Noble Fibre. From this, the finest baby yak yarn was selected for Her Majesty’s scarf, celebrated for its natural warmth, softness, and minimal environmental impact.
In Bumthang, women from Lusibee, Zhuri and National Sheep Breeding Center spun the fiber into delicate yarns, blending traditional spinning with techniques learned from the project’s training. The yarns were then handwoven by weavers from Dorjibi Weaving Center on a Thrue Tha loom, under designer CDK’s guidance. The Karma motif, rendered in the rare greyish tone, symbolizes compassion and virtue, qualities deeply associated with Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen.
This scarf embodies a collective expression of grace, elegance, craftsmanship, and sustainability, woven in gratitude and admiration for Bhutan’s Queen and the spirit of Bhutan’s highlands.
