Artisans d'Angkor Art & Crafts Centre

Artisans d’Angkor is a good option for purchasing authentic Khmer souvenirs and getting an insight into the skilled workmanship of traditional handicrafts in Cambodia. Located along Stung Thmey Street, this training centre was established in 1998 to provide free vocational training in traditional Angkorian art forms to impoverished youths between the ages of 18 and 25.

There are 13 workshops employ over 1,000 local artisans, with all profits from sold handicrafts, textiles, and homewares go back into funding its training program. One of the most unique features here is that all of the silk paintings are created by young deaf women under the care of Krousar Thmey NGO, an organisation that is committed to assist deprived children in Cambodia.

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