Kabney


A kabney is a silk scarf worn as a part of the gho, the traditional male costume in Bhutan. It is raw silk, normally 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 silk.
The use of gho and kabney is encouraged in Bhutan as a part of driglam namzha, the official behaviour and dress code of Bhutan. Gho is thus compulsory for schoolboys and government officials. The female traditional dress is called kira. A rachu is worn over the traditional dress kira.
The rank of the bearer determines the colour of the scarf:
Former scarf ranks include: