Silk weaving
Handwoven Khmer silk from mulberry to finished cloth
About
Silk weaving has been a tradition in Cambodia for centuries, and the city is home to a number of silk weaving villages.
Traditional silk production around Siem Reap includes cultivating mulberry trees, raising silkworms, processing silk and weaving fabric by hand. Artisans Angkor documents this process at its silk farm in Puok District, where visitors can see the progression from mulberry cultivation and silkworms through to weaving.
The tradition remains active through craft organisations and weaving communities. UNESCO also documents Cambodia's wider handloom traditions, including silk and cotton production, natural dyeing and the transmission of weaving knowledge between generations.
Where to find it
Where to find it, the villages, workshops and markets around Siem Reap where this craft is still made and sold. Tap a pin or card to locate it, then open Google Maps for directions.