Was established in the late 1940s at the School of Cambodian Arts (later called the University of Fine Arts)
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WEAVING HANDICRAFT
They used to collect cotton (samley) that was then spread before being soaked in rice for 2 or 3 days. Parts of the threads were then tinged in red before starting the weaving. They use silk because the fabric would remain cool in the summer
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WATER HYACINTH
Before we collect the number of plants we reaped from the lake to cut the leaves and let them dry under the sunshine as long as they turn into skin color. then we begin to weave carefully to make the project we want.
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WEAVING CRAFT CAMBODIA In Cambodia what really focuses the attention is household weaving still common in many villages and so much a part of local histories. This work takes a long time to complete and the price also depends on the time and the flowers.
WATER HYACINTH CAMBODIA Handicrafts made from dried water hyacinth stems in order to supplement their incomes for their family. Before and after as a finished product, They have to go through it in the lake to clean it one by one. Then they dry it on the sun for three days to one week. Then store in a place without moisture. Once they have collected enough, they start wanting to make different materials.
WOOD CARVING IN CAMBODIA It occurred after the reign of Jayavarman VII (1181-1218), the most famous Khmer King of Angkor credited for temples and hospitals built in his time.
There are many other products made by Cambodian people, there are up to thousands of different types according to the market need, if you have to visitor in Cambodia, you can visit the production site, you can also visit the finished product. Available at markets but not in supermarkets
