Place and Heritage
CDK GYENCHA is inspired by the landscapes, spiritual symbols, and ancestral weaving traditions that have shaped the country for generations. Our journey begins in our studio in Thimphu, where natural fibers are spun, samples are created, and ideas take form. Yet the soul of our work travels far beyond these walls — into the homes of rural artisans across Bhutan, where weaving is a lived memory, a rhythm passed down through generations, and a language of culture written in thread.
By collaborating with these home-based weavers, CDK GYENCHA empowers local economies while preserving the intimate knowledge and stories embedded in every textile. Each creation carries not only the skill of the artisan but also the spirit of the land — mountains, rivers, forests, and traditions intertwined into the fabric. Through this work, Bhutan’s identity is celebrated, cherished, and shared on the global design stage, proving that fashion can be a bridge between heritage and contemporary expression.
Threads that carry tales of craft. — of place, of people, and of a culture that continues to thrive through care, respect, and creativity.