Top 6 Things To Buy In Cambodia
Cambodia isn’t well-known for hustle and bustle of shopping malls like nearby countries in Southeast Asia.
Nevertheless, this country is a wonderland of handmade products thanks to the extraordinary workmanship of the locals.
For those planning to head to Cambodia, our below top-listed recommendations will guide you to choose the most worthwhile things to buy in Cambodia among thousands of items.
1. Weaving silk
The
Cambodians still uphold the deep-rooted tradition of silk weaving throughout the history centuries.
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Cambodian weavers use traditional methods in which the silk thread patterns were dyed before being woven.
Silk products featuring typical
Cambodian fashion range from scarfs, clothes, dresses, and purses.
This type of fabric is super silky, flimsy, and easy to pack into the suitcase.
Pidan silk
If you are deliberating which sort of silk to select, have a look at Pidan silk, ordinary ikat silk used in
Cambodian weddings, and Buddhist festivals.
The only place selling Pidan silk with the traditional ikat method and natural dyes is Pidan Khmer, located in Khan Chamkarmon district, Phnom Penh.
Pidan products are made by the locals under a social project working for the welfare of young vulnerable children and women.
2. Silverware
Widely used in religious etiquette since the 11th century, an increasingly great number of silver shops have increased in
Phnom Penh and
Siem Reap today.
Despite the alloy of 70 – 80% pure silver, this product is still a good choice to bring home a
Cambodian spirit.
Silver jewelry
Cambodian silver jewelry is extremely diverse and exquisitely handmade by skilled local artisans.
Silverware is uniquely designed in Khmer patterns, a representative of the truly stunning Cambodian culture.
Silver decorations
Varying from large plates, ornaments, and carved decorative statues, silver items are intricately designed in various shapes and sizes.
Strikingly, tourists are mostly impressed by betel nut boxes, an eye-catching ornate decoration.
Crafted into different animal shapes, the box is used as the storage for betel nuts, opium, balms, medicines, or small jewels.
3. Sculpture works
Cambodia is a paradise of splendid reproductions and duplicates of sculptured works at affordable prices.
Thanks to the naturally inherent skills of craftsmen, reproductions bear a resemblance to the authentic ones that might fool some experts’ eyes.
Conveying Khmer spirit into artworks and reminding us of the hidden charm of
Cambodia, the mini versions imitate familiar
Cambodian symbols like the glorious Angkor Wat, the pristine countryside, Buddha’s heads, and Apsaras.
4. Kampot Pepper
Once visit Cambodia, you can’t leave the land of giant pepper productions without a pinch of Kampot Pepper in your luggage.
This is considered to be the world’s best pepper used by top chefs across the globe.
Not only does Kampot Pepper enhance flavor but also improves health conditions of digestion, weight loss, bioavailability, and metabolism.
This kind of pepper is organically grown in the harmonious climate and quartz-rich soil in Kampot Pepper Farm.
5. Krama
Krama, which means 'scarf' in the Khmer language, is the best memento imaging Cambodian traditions and customs.
Krama is originally in red and white but today it is redesigned in various catchy colors and patterns.
Krama, an amulet of fortune and peace to local residents, is highly popular among wanderers and adventurers.
You can’t imagine the multipurpose scarves for wrapping head, waist, neck, belt; carrying baby, keeping warm for the throat; wiping sweat, and pretty much anything else.
6. Eco-friendly handmade products
Cambodia is an expert at producing homemade products such as organic soaps, bath salts, body creams, lip balms, massage oils, perfumes, candles, and incense.
Instead of using chemical substances, they have mastered the art of cultivating local plants and minerals into green ingredients.
Uniquely, green lifestyle people will addict to the gifts wrapped up in reusable fabric bags.
In comparison with other normal substitutes, these DIY natural items are uniquely attractive and affordable.
Moreover, the scents of Angkor will give your beloved friends and relatives a little relaxation and indulgence in the air of Cambodia sense when they haven’t been there.
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