CDK gyencha - Victoria

Handcrafted natural fibre Clothing and Accessories

The collection is designed, patterned made and graded in Australia; then handwoven in a back-strip loom by home-based weavers in Bhutan. As an immigrant from Bhutan, I want to share the unique culture of weaving techniques often confused with embroidery with the local community in Australia which aspires to a slower, more thoughtful way of life.

We ensure that our products are produced ethically, Supporting fair wages and the future of artisans’ craft, fostering women's empowerment, and social and cultural sustainability.

SLOW LUXURY; aspires to a slower, more thoughtful way of life

CDK was chosen as the brand label from the founder’s first name, “CHANDRIKA.” and “GYENCHA” means clothing in the Bhutanese language. With much interest in craft and handmade goods, she resigned from her 9-5 job at the Bank in Bhutan and learned online designing in 2014. CDK is a sustainable fashion line that gives a modern interpretation of traditional Bhutanese designs. CDK creates contemporary silhouettes using handloom fabrics and natural fibres with Bhutanese motifs and textiles. Working exclusively with Bhutanese home-based female weavers, finished and designed in Melbourne. CDK is a proud supporter of women's empowerment and the culture of weaving Art. Combining fashion with social and environmental consciousness, CDK creates clothes, home textiles and accessories that not only make you look good but also make you feel good in more ways than one because All our products are one of a kind and specially produced for art and handicraft lovers.

Our primary products are silk, nettle and organic clutches, Eri silk scarfs, shawls, Ponchos, and silk on cotton belts. Our secondary products are shrugs, jackets, tunics and dresses. Our products are designed and graded in Melbourne and woven in Bhutan by home-based and single mothers. They are woven in individual homes while they do their household chores.

The natural fabrics we specialise in are raw silk, nettle, wool and organic cotton and dyed in Azo-free dyes and natural dyes. The art of weaving as coiling of the weft along the warp to make the motif is a unique technique to the world and a dying art and is often confused with embroidery.

As an immigrant from Bhutan, we would love to learn, share and connect with the creative community in the form of art!