SILKS HISTORY
Khmer’s silk weaving dates back to Angkor times. Silk fabrics were used by
Angkorians to dress statues of divinities and trade commodities. Motifs
and symbols on woven silks were recorded on old stone sculptures. This
tradition was passed down from generations to generations.
However during the nearly three decades of civil wars and political strife, Khmer’s silk yarn production decline tremendously. In 1960’s Khmers produced 150 tons of silks per year. In 2000’s Khmers produced about six tons per year. It is because mulberry plantations were not well revived when many skilled weavers perished during the wars.
(This naturally dyed and handmade silk garment has survived the Khmer Rouge regime. It is now 50 years old. It is old but you sure feel its smoothness, softness, endurance, and fascinated by the ikat)
WE REVIVE NATURAL DYES
KHMER
ARTISANRY has become more concerned about the significance of cultural pride.
For the last few years we have worked closely with weavers in Kampong Thom,
Kampong Speu, Kampong Cham and Takeo provinces to give a new lease of life to
natural dyeing.
NATURAL SILKS NATURAL DYES
IKAT SILK CLOTH OR SAMPUT FABRIC OR KABEN
