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My first article on crafts in Cambodia s 'interest in weaving cotton and silk.
DEFINITION
Krama The dress is the symbol of Cambodia. It helps differentiate the Cambodian neighbors Laos, Thai or Vietnamese.
This fabric cotton plaid comes in a traditional checkered white and red or white and blue. However, one can also find silk and in a multitude of colors.
iconic Foulard, the Krama is worn in all environments, for men, women and children. The Krama is widespread in the rural population, we crossed frequently in rice fields. But it is also very popular in cities.
The Krama is intimately linked to the daily life of Cambodia, is what gives it its value.
DIMENSION
In the past, the Kramers were measured 4 to 6 m in length. But now, large standard models in lightweight cotton is about 150 x 80 cm. Very
LITERATURE beautiful text of the Krama Francois Grunewald. Click here
FROM
the Kramers most famous are in the provinces of Kampong Cham (cotton) and Takeo (silk).
USE
The Krama has a multitude of functions in everyday life Khmer:
- Worn by the Khmer to affirm their membership in Cambodia
- Headwear for face protection from rain, dust or sun
- swim wear, to protect their privacy when we wash
- Layer for babies
- Protect yourself from mosquitoes
- Nets for children who go to Fishing
- Useful for wiping his forehead with sweat
- knotted around his waist and back between his legs, he uses short
- Hunting Flies
- Apron
- bundle to carry a water bottle at your waist or
shoulders - belt around his waist tying
- Tablecloth
- Worn wrong to bring children
- scarf as a fashion accessory
- Serves as a cushion to absorb the pendulums of street vendors
- Dress, skirt like mini
sarong - Support for climbing trees
- Easily convertible for children's games (ball, collin buff)
- Silk to go to a ceremony or celebration to the pagoda to show his respect. He is also spent in a sling around the bust of a woman during religious festivals.
- Hammock between two chairs for large sizes kramas
- Pillow Covers
- Towel drying your body, it dries in an instant
- Towing a motorcycle crash
- Headquarters for additional bicycle baby by tying handles.
- Following puncture, fill in the tires until the repair
- At the end of his life, become damp, it will serve mop
The list is endless ...
Playing Chong Cha-ol:
Traditionally, we play two distinct camps, girls against boys. Roll into balls the krama by protruding tail. Taking the Krama by the tail, the boys throw the ball high into the sky towards the opponent. Girls should get the Krama before it touches the ground. After being caught, it must throw by touching a boy. If the boy is hit, it should be from the girls side for them to sing a song. At halftime, we must change the teams which raise and sing.
Use for barang (being abroad in Cambodia):
Feel closer to the people, bringing the Cambodian Krama like.
The Krama is the most popular and most Typical souvenirs. Nice and cheap, that is a good gift idea to Cambodia typically offer a return trip.
It has the advantage of not taking place, and globetrotter will appreciate its easy to be washed and dry quickly.
For adventurers, backpackers and travelers on the highways, it is convenient to keep warm in winter or summer sun. The hand-woven fabric, soft and light will find its place in your backpack. You will also be very useful to protect you from dust as you walk in the kingdom, and essential for excursions by boat or truck. As accessory
fashion. A few years ago some said that the Cambodian Krama is what the tie is to the American.
OR BUY
Easy, we found absolutely everywhere, even on the smallest market in the provinces. It's very light, less than 60 grams. Women in rural areas are often Kramer increase their income after the rice season.
HISTORY
Although we do not know exactly when the Krama became the symbol of Khmer identity, it is known since the first century reign of Preah Bath Hun Tean.
Between 1975 and 1978, Under the Khmer Rouge, while the world was forced to wear the Krama day and night. And it served the worst; as attaching the victims or their blindfold.
PHOTO
Gallery Blog - Do not touch my Krama!
http://bambou.hautetfort.com/album/touche_pas_a_mon_krama/page1/
Any comments on the Kramers are welcome!
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