Silk making cooperative
Banteay Chhmar-Cambodia 2022
05.03.2023
Silk Center
The Soieries du Mekong Silk Center is a must-see on your trip to Banteay Chhmar.
The silk center began as a collaboration of two NGOs – Enfants du Mekong and Espoir en Soie. Soieries du Mekong has been training young Cambodian women in the art of silk weaving since 2001.
Today, about a hundred people are actively contributing to the creation of Soieries du Mékong’s collections: weavers, seamstresses, embroiderers, and dyers. All silk products are entirely handcrafted and reflect the talents of the local Khmer women. You may just want to spend a few of your travel dollars on a beautiful kramav (scarf), or maybe two.
You can receive a tour of the silk center, observe the silk-making process and maybe even get invited to lend a hand and try to weave yourself. Please visit the French-based organization’s website: Soieries du Mekong.
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