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There are a wide variety
of items available for purchase in Cambodia. The
country was once well-known for its superior silk
weaving, metal work and woodcarving. After decades
of neglect, many of these arts are being revived.
Visitors can find silver items, jewelry, gems,
colorful cloth for sarong and hats (variegated
silks), wood carving, paper maché masks, stone
copies of ancient Khmer art, brass and bronze
figurines and oil paintings in the different markets
and shops on main avenues.
The traditional clothing
for both men and women is the Krama, a long, narrow
checked silk or cotton cloth available in most
markets and shops. Jewelry is generally not up to
international standards for design and workmanship
and buyers should use caution when purchasing gold
and gems. The export of antiques is subject to
approval of the Ministry of Culture. Bargaining is
essential for all souvenir shopping, it travelers
are to obtain reasonable prices. Reductions of up to
20 percent are possible. |
