Cambodian Social Enterprise

A large area between India and China is called the Indochina Peninsula. Located on the southern edge of the peninsula lies the country of Cambodia, Thailand borders west and northwest, north and northeast Laos. Vietnam lies on the eastern border, and the Gulf of Thailand is the south and southwestern border of the country.

Cambodia is a poor country, more than 40% of the population living in poverty – especially for rural areas and especially for women. Many people from all over the world travel to Cambodia, for example Angkor Wat's ruins. The Cambodian backpack is also very popular.

In addition to tourism, a significant part of the textile industry is in Cambodia's life. Many Cambodian clothing manufacturers have been established in rural areas where native craftsmen produce unique fabrics such as silk made of lotus flowers. Cambodian social enterprises have set up a number of textile enterprises for the use of male and female craftsmen.

Craftsmen from Cambodian crafts include the Krama (national symbol of Cambodia, usually garments A scarf, a ribbon, a ribbon or simply Decorations), a variety of ceramics, wood carvings and lacquers, and painted bottles with rice containing the local infusion.

New eco textile fabric Lotus wool silk created by a company that intends to bring income to women's Cambodian craftsmen with new-grown tissues.

One of Cambodia's clothing manufacturers can then wear these fabrics and work together with Sarongs, karma and many other special garments.

Siem Reap is a resort town in North Cambodia, and most of the tourists visiting Angkor's building complex will fly to this city. Indeed, the nickname of Great Gate is Angkor. In the Siem Reap region, the textile industry using native-woven fabrics has occupied the last ten years.

Angkor Wat's ruins (Wat mean the temple and only one of many Buildings in the Complex) were found in 1901, after being forgotten and over 500 years in the jungle. When the Khmer Empire, once known as Cambodia, grounded the invaders. Unfortunately, the architectural and historical treasure that Angkor Wat has suffered in recent years against looting and vandalism.

Most of the Cambodian population – in fact, 95% of Buddhists. Lotus is an important symbol in Buddhism and has many related meanings. This means it rises above the misfortune because it grows in muddy water, and its flower in glory rests on the top of the water. It also represents purity and loyalty. The Buddha is often portrayed as sitting on a lotus leaf.

The Siem Reap silk store employs hundreds of people in this region and ensures the Cambodian textile industry continues to grow

Source by Barbara Peterson

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