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Muy Theam Lim, Art-Design Director
“Sharing in the creation of Artisans d'Angkor was like being born again”

The Artisans d’Angkor project that began in April 1997 has left a deep impression on my entire life as a person and creator. I escaped from the Khmer Rouge genocide and took refuge in France in the 1980s. I found there a new meaning in life when I discovered a passion for arts and peace. > continue...

Mr. LEUK Voeun, Artisan
“Sharing my experience to carry on our traditional skills”

“Before joining Artisans d’Angkor in 1996, I worked in a similar field of activity. I decorated the walls of pagodas by working with stone, wood and cement materials. I was contacted by Artisans d’Angkor and invited to join its research group which was then working to implement arts and crafts training modules. > continue...

Savoir-Faire
Silk weaving
Silk weaving is a tradition that seems to have been introduced to Cambodia back in the 13th century thanks to the Silk Road that once wandered through Southeast Asia. This craft is practiced by women in rural villages using traditional looms set up below their stilted houses during the dry season when the women are not out working in the fields. > continue...

Wood and stone carving
The art of stone carving goes back to the glorious epoch of the Khmer empire and its monumental constructions that gave rise to the Angkor temples. Like the work of craftsmen from previous centuries, stone carving is done on sandstone. Artisans d’Angkor mainly uses sandstone from Siem Reap province > continue...


Artisans d'Angkor Shop opening in Singapore on the 9th January 2008!
Artisans d’Angkor has just open its latest shop on the 9th January 2008 in one of the biggest worldwide airport,Changi International Airport, Terminal 3, Departure Hall,Mezzanine level 3.
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Artisans d’Angkor: new fitting out in our shop in Siem Reap
It is to welcome an increasing number of visitors and to offer them a better space to exhibit the whole collection of Artisans d’Angkor... > continue...

Artisans d’ Angkor launches several training sessions
Artisans d\'Angkor, constant training....
In 2008: over 58 new craftmen will be trained > continue...

New rural workshop is under construction!
Year 2008 definitely promises to be very busy and challenging for Artisans Angkor. From day to day, Artisan Angkor works to promote the rich Khmer heritage, respecting a " strong Khmer identity, authenticity and innovation , quality and evolution of the artisans " . > continue...

Agenda
Heritage Friendly Certification
On the 28th of February: We will receive a GOLD STATUS for Heritage Friendly Business Certification. > continue...

Happy Khmer New Year 2552!
Celebrating the Khmer New Year is the most important yearly event for Cambodian people.Artisans d\'Angkor takes part in this major event! > continue...

Artisans d'Angkor : infos@artisansdangkor.com, Tel. (00 855) 63 963 330, & Fax (00 855) 063 964 097
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