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Cambodia is world renowned for its exquisite Silks, much of which is still traditionally hand-woven and dyed using natural colors from plants and minerals. These exquisite cloths pictured below are often worn during weddings, Traditional Celebrations and the more elaborate variety, during Classical Khmer Dance Performances.
This authentic feel, is what characterizes the distinctiveness of Khmer Handicraft (s) / Silks, this, and along with the intricate traditional production techniques applied, further validates Cambodia’s silk weaving reputation as, world renowned.
Pictured above, are absolutely gorgeous Cambodian Silk Kabens or Sampots, pronounced ‘SUM-POT!’ by Cambodians, these cloths are a common sight throughout modern Cambodia and historically, in Cambodian Culture.
The traditional Kaben or Sampot fabric (silk and/or cotton combination) are tremendously comfortable and, extremely flexible; they can be worn as stylish traditional dress or casually worn for more practical use (e.g. work, home & beach). The Kaben or Sampot refer to the size of the cloth, Kaben's are generally 2x as large as a Sampot.
Examples of how to wear a kaben
A Kaben sized cloth is large enough to tailor both a sarong style bottom with matching top. While a Sampot is typicaly enough cloth for just a bottom dress/sarong.
The Cloth's flexible or, adaptable characteristic is further demonstrated as one travels Cambodia’s remote regions, from the poorest of the poor, to the farmers, right through to the Khmer ‘elite’, each social class adorns the Cloths as not only a reflection of class, but of Khmer culture.
As you can see from the photos, we have a tremedous variety of silk clothes available, please contact sales@ksilks.com for your specified color and cost. We also, tailor-make traditional Cambodian dress 'made to order'. Selecting anyone of the following links will open a new browswer with several additional photos.
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