Arts, Crafts & Workshops

Cambodia has a rich tradition of crafts — silk weaving, wood and stone carving, pottery, silverwork and painting. Hands-on workshops and artisan visits offer memorable, tangible experiences.

Workshops & Visits

• Silk weaving centres and village workshops.
• Pottery villages (especially around Kampong Chhnang).
• Wood carving and sculpture workshops.
• Traditional and contemporary painting classes.
• Silverwork and jewellery artisans.
• Social-enterprise craft shops that support fair wages and training.

Tips

Buying directly from artisans or fair-trade shops supports local livelihoods. Workshops are available in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and several provinces. They make excellent souvenirs and meaningful activities.