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Your Cambodian travels, you will lead the Russian market in Phnom Penh. You saw all these little silver boxes engraved in the maze of small stalls. But heat and thirst have dried up your curiosity and your desire to discuss with the seller about the origin of this craft ...
CRAFTS CAMBODIA? .. SILVERWARE
In Cambodia, the craftsmen work the money to produce a wide range of art objects. Markets, we can see many objects embossed silver, bowls of offerings, cups, plates, spoons Rice, dishes, jewelry and a wide choice of betel nut boxes or jewelry. Small boxes represent mainly animals (elephant, lion, ox, birds, fish etc. ..) or plant motifs.
CAMBODIA WHERE? .. TUL MAU
The village of Tul Mau is one of the top seats of the crafts of silverware in Cambodia. Tul Mau is situated on the banks of the Tonle Sap River 30 kilometers north of Phnom Penh.
In Phnom Penh, many small shops offer silverware for tourists and wealthy Cambodian families. They are located on Monivong Boulevard across from Central Market (Psar Thmey), around the Russian market (Psar Tuol Tom Pong) and Sothearos Boulevard near the docks at the Hotel Cambodiana.
CAMBODIA AND CULTURE HERITAGE
History
Handicrafts money has grown thanks to the royal family. In the 11th century, the work of the money was already growing because silver objects were used during religious ceremonies at temples.
Today this craft technique of silver work is a specialty of the Cham minority is Muslim. Goldsmiths Cambodia are renowned for being experts in the techniques of pushing the metal. Therefore, items of silverware in Cambodia are among the most beautiful objects of art and most interesting in Southeast Asia.
The Making
Khmer artisans use the money for their art. This material is an alloy containing 70 to 80 percent pure silver. To achieve these objects of silver, the artisans use the techniques of spinning and hammering.
Use
silver bowls are still used as recipient for religious ceremonies. By cons, we can question the use of small cans of snuff that one encounters everywhere. Formerly, these silver boxes were an accessory Storage is very important. They were used for storing betel nuts, opium, balms, products of traditional medicine or gems.
Sale
prices chased silver objects are based primarily on the weight and the price of silver metal purse. The second criterion takes into account the artistic quality of the object, thereby negotiating skills to good test.
This article was submitted by Kambody.com - Craft Cambodia
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