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EXPLORE Beyond Angkor temples, Siem Reap offers its visitors a remarkable and timeless cultural heritage: Cambodian handicraft.

contemporary design practice that you can explore in local workshops, studios and couture houses.

This ARTISANS TOUR allows you direct access to the finest craftsmen and women, and provides a unique opportunity to support and invest in their creative endeavours, thus providing honourable and fair

2 EXPLORE Beyond Angkor temples, Siem Reap offers its visitors a remarkable and timeless cultural heritage: Cambodian handicraft. The kingdom hosts a rich diversity of creative artisans, whose knowledge and expertise of ancestral traditions, such as bas-relief carvings in the temples are matched now with state of the art contemporary design practice that you can explore in local workshops, studios and couture houses. Stone, wood, jewels, ceramic, silk, natural lacquer, metals, aromatic and medicinal plants, spices, rattan, are all subject to creation in Siem Reap. This ARTISANS TOUR allows you direct access to the finest craftsmen and women, and provides a unique opportunity to support and invest in their creative endeavours, thus providing honourable and fair jobs for thousands of people in Siem Reap province. Select the artisans workshops you want to discover and book your journey here: artisanstour@gmail.com +855 (0) The visits are free and we will organize everything for you, only transportation is at your expense. Let the passion of our masters inspire your imagination, and awake your senses! Do you want to discover a unique natural lacquer workshop in Cambodia? Come visit Stocker studio and meet two lacquer masters to learn more about natural lacquers and textures. The brothers empower local Cambodian people by promoting the development and use of traditional Khmer skills to produce high-quality, beautiful, handmade decorative lacquer artworks. 1 ON THE MAP OPENING HOURS: daily - from 8am pm ADDRESS: Sala Lodge road, Sala Komroek Village, Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) / +855 (0) ststocker85@hotmail.com Angkor Atwork 3

Ammo Jewellery Design Did you know that we make jewellery from recycled bullets?

a positive! We are an ethical social enterprise, providing paid apprenticeships for young and disadvantaged Cambodians in design, production and business.

precious metals. Come to visit the studio and meet our skilled artisans at work, and discover our most exclusive range of jewellery designs on sale in our boutique shop. We also offer 1.

00 - class includes free tuk tuk pick up at 9am from your hotel. Booking by email or phone 1 day in advance.

3 Ammo Jewellery Design Did you know that we make jewellery from recycled bullets? Perpetuate a 20 years practice of using bullets as a base metal for jewellery, we simply recycle blank cartridges that have been fired in practice so it s a great way to turn something negative into a positive! We are an ethical social enterprise, providing paid apprenticeships for young and disadvantaged Cambodians in design, production and business. After approximately one year of learning the essential skills, we then support each individual to design their own collections, and training to set gemstones such as sapphire, garnet, blue zircon and precious metals. Come to visit the studio and meet our skilled artisans at work, and discover our most exclusive range of jewellery designs on sale in our boutique shop. We also offer 1.5 hour JEWELLERY WORKSHOP CLASSES, where our jewellers guide you to make patterns and textures on metal, and make your own brass pendant to take home! Adults $32.00 / Child $ class includes free tuk tuk pick up at 9am from your hotel. Booking by or phone 1 day in advance. OPENING HOURS: Monday - Saturday 9am 5pm ADDRESS: Wat Bo road, Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) info@ammojewellery.com Are you ready for an unforgettable voyage into the heart of Cambodian arts and craft? Come visit our workshops and silk farm. You will enjoy a free guided tour to discover how our high-quality handmade products are designed and crafted by our talented and passionate people. As a Cambodian social enterprise specializing in Khmer arts and craft we strive to preserve local traditional craftsmanship and showcase the amazing know-how of our artisans: majestic stone and wooden statues, exquisite silk scarves and clothing, original lacquered decorative artwork and much more! With the help of a local craftsman, you will learn meticulous craft techniques that will enable you to make your own unique creation to bring home. Choice of craft is the silk painting, the wood carving and the sandstone carving (candle holders). Price per pax 50 USD - Duration 2h/2h30 Minimum 2 pax - maximum 10 pax OPENING HOURS: daily 7.30am 6.30pm ADDRESS: Stung Thmey Street, Krong Siem reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) infos@artisansangkor.com 4 ON THE MAP 2 3 ON THE MAP Artisans Angkor 5

Botanik Essence What do you know about the essential oil distillation process?

Traditionally, the local people in Cambodia use plants for beauty and healing purposes.

of Ecocert certification. OUR 1-HOUR WORKSHOP $10 per person - morning or afternoon options.

4 Botanik Essence What do you know about the essential oil distillation process? Visit us to discover how we produce organic essential oils, absolutes, hydrosols, natural cosmetics and natural professional spa products. Traditionally, the local people in Cambodia use plants for beauty and healing purposes. Since 2013, we have used these local traditions and transformed raw materials produced in Cambodia to offer our customers a wide range of professional spa care products that meet the high standards of Ecocert certification. OUR 1-HOUR WORKSHOP $10 per person - morning or afternoon options. Bookings essential: Phone Lala (English-Khmer) or Sophie (English) Incense stick worshop - Come to discover the ancestral handcrafting of incense Angkor sticks and help to preserve the tradition in Cambodia. OPENING HOURS: Monday to Saturday 9am 5pm ADDRESS: Trong Village Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) info@botanikessence.com Do you love artisan beads and jewellery? Ever wondered how handmade ceramic beads are made? Come and learn! Visit us at our workshop where you can meet the team and discover how we craft our beautiful beads and jewellery. All our items are hand crafted; from the digging and production of the clay, to the rolling, shaping and painting of the beads to the creation of our beautiful jewellery. No two beads will ever be exactly the same, each bead giving something of the person who made it. Our team includes some very creative young people who gain inspiration from their history including the great temples of Angkor and thus find a way to connect with their lost past. More than a piece of jewellery it is something from the heart of this mystic land. 6 ON THE MAP 4 5 ON THE MAP OPENING HOURS: Monday - Friday 9am 4.30pm (closed between 12-1pm) Saturday - 9am - 12pm ADDRESS: Men s Lane, Slor Kram - Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) (0) Cambodia Claycult 7

Garden of Desire Objects of desire, handcrafted by master artisans in silver, semi-precious gemstones and unusual materials such as grey sandstone, await you at Garden of Desire.

Collect our unique pieces from signature series such as the Khmer Collection and let these stories unfold.

5 Garden of Desire Objects of desire, handcrafted by master artisans in silver, semi-precious gemstones and unusual materials such as grey sandstone, await you at Garden of Desire. Contemporary creations inspired by nature, architecture, and the Cambodian heritage of Paris-trained founder and designer Ly Pisith, Garden of Desire s jewellery pieces each have a story to tell. Collect our unique pieces from signature series such as the Khmer Collection and let these stories unfold. ADDRESS 1: The Passage - Pub Street Alley Old Market Area, Siem Reap daily 10am 10pm PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) ADDRESS 2: Kandal Village - 10 Hap Guan Street Siem Reap daily 10am 7pm PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) contact@gardenofdesire-asia.com Do you want to have an overview of Cambodian gemstones? Come visit our workshop where you will be greeted by a professional gemologist who will show you our permanent exhibition of more than 200 kinds of gemstones from Cambodia and other parts of the world. During the visit, you will discover the laboratory for gemstones identification and certification and then do your gemstone and jewellery shopping. 8 ON THE MAP 6 7 ON THE MAP We offer gemology courses for beginners (half day or full day) To book, please contact us at info@gem.agency +855 (0) OPENING HOURS: daily - 9am - 11pm ADDRESS: night market street, Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: (0) / +855 (0) info@gem.agency The Gemological Institute of Cambodia 9

3.4km 4 1.5km 9 10 100m WAT PO LANKA 5 13 1.

6 3.4km 4 1.5km m WAT PO LANKA km 11 8km WAT KESARAM NATIONAL HIGHWAY 6 CHARLES DE GUAULES BOULEVARD ROYAL RESIDENCE NATIONAL HIGHWAY 6 ARTISANS SIVATHA BOULEVARD WAT PREAH PROM RATH 2 WAT BO Angkor Artwork Ammo Jewellery Design Artisans Angkor Botanik Essence Claycult Garden of Desire Gemological Institute of Cambodia Genevieve s Fair Trade Village Jayav Art Khmer Ceramics Manava Samatoa Senteurs d Angkor Soieries du Mékong Sombai Worshop available km 12 WAT DAMNAK 900m 1 500m 15

Genevieve s Fair Trade Village Genevieve s Fair Trade Village is a not-for-profit social enterprise, which sells high quality, locally made art and crafts produced by persons with

We offer a relaxed and pressure-free shopping experience, the opportunity to enjoy a delicious California style hotdog and a couple of child friendly workshops.

Bookings essential: Phone Naret (Khmer) 070 499 709 or Visay (English) 010 279 036 Jewellery making make and take home a necklace or bracelet.

Material costs included. Allow 24 hours for dried paper to be delivered to your hotel.

Village Come and discover original handmade papier mache sculptures.

7 Genevieve s Fair Trade Village Genevieve s Fair Trade Village is a not-for-profit social enterprise, which sells high quality, locally made art and crafts produced by persons with disabilities. Our products include Khmer artwork, jewellery, accessories, clothing, carvings and photography. We focus on using eco-friendly materials and packaging. We offer a relaxed and pressure-free shopping experience, the opportunity to enjoy a delicious California style hotdog and a couple of child friendly workshops. OUR 2-HOUR WORKSHOPS $5 per person - morning or afternoon options. Bookings essential: Phone Naret (Khmer) or Visay (English) Jewellery making make and take home a necklace or bracelet. Material costs extra up to $15 depending on materials selected. Paper making make 4 unique and artistic pieces of paper using a variety of recycled and natural materials. Material costs included. Allow 24 hours for dried paper to be delivered to your hotel. OPENING HOURS: daily - 9am - 10pm ADDRESS: 58 Soksan Road, city center PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) FACEBOOK: Genevieve s Fair Trade Village TRIP ADVISOR: Genevieve s Fair Trade Village Come and discover original handmade papier mache sculptures. Inspired by traditional Khmer paper masks of the Ramayana, our sculptures are unique in Cambodia, entirely handmade from recycled paper and bamboo fiber. Made with original techniques and customised with fine details, they are real works of art, authenticated and numbered. You will be surprised by their ceramic appearance and lightness! Jayav Art gftv.sr@gmail.com OPENING HOURS: daily 9am 6pm ADDRESS: #A25 St, Charles de Gaulle, Borei Prem Prey, Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) / +855 (0) jayavart@yahoo.com 12 ON THE MAP 8 9 ON THE MAP 13

Khmer Ceramics While you in Siem Reap, don t miss the opportunity to visit the center.

After more than a decade of research and hundreds of training for young Cambodians. Now, Khmer Ceramics has its own line of products and also supplies dozen of well-renomed brands across the globe.

CERAMICS PAINTING ACTIVITY: $25 per person - daily session at 8am,10am, 2pm and 4pm.

8 Khmer Ceramics While you in Siem Reap, don t miss the opportunity to visit the center. The visit is free of charge and this is a unique way to discover a bit more of the artistic heritage of the Khmer Empire. After more than a decade of research and hundreds of training for young Cambodians. Now, Khmer Ceramics has its own line of products and also supplies dozen of well-renomed brands across the globe... The result of a passionate team of talented craftspeople. Make it yourself and take it home! CAMBODIAN POTTERY CLASS: $25 per person - daily session at 8am,10am, 2pm and 4pm. CERAMICS PAINTING ACTIVITY: $25 per person - daily session at 8am,10am, 2pm and 4pm. OPENING HOURS: daily 8am 8pm ADDRESS: #130 Vithey Charles de Gaulle, Temple road, Khum Slorkram, Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) / +855 (0) Come visit Kroh Bei Riel village located 10km from Siem Reap to discover unique rattan woven products and learn about a weaving style that is exclusive to this village and an important part of Cambodia s legacy. MANAVA means human being and we support underprivileged Cambodian artisan women in their quest for a stable and sustainable future. We empower these women to improve their lives through quality rattan weaving training and life skill programs and we work closely with them to develop unique handwoven rattan products such as; baskets, bags, lamps and soon, small furniture. Each piece is ethically handmade, using a combination of modern design and traditional methods, and reflects the craftsmanship and originality of the artisan as well as the history and culture of Cambodia. Open by appointment, please book in advance. OPENING HOURS: daily 8am 5pm ADDRESS: Kroh Bei Riel Village - Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) Manava hello@khmerceramics.com info@kalaichan.nl 14 ON THE MAP ON THE MAP 15

Samatoa Do you want to discover a unique process of manufacturing yarns made from Lotus Flower Stem? Come to visit our lotus farm and meet our artisans!

awen www.samatoa.com contact@samatoa.com Be inspired by the wonderful culinary and olfactory heritage of Cambodia!

We carefully select all the ingredients, controlling their quality and origin to offer you high quality products.

9 Samatoa Do you want to discover a unique process of manufacturing yarns made from Lotus Flower Stem? Come to visit our lotus farm and meet our artisans! Then stop by our showroom to discover our exclusive collection of Luxury Eco Friendly Textiles made from lotus, banana, kapok and silk and let yourself be tempted by our Ready to wear accessories and order your tailor made clothing. OPENING HOURS: Monday to Saturday - 8am - 5pm ADDRESS: 11, road 63, Kolkran Village, Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) / +855 (0) FACEBOOK: Samato Lotus Textiles SKYPE: samatoa.awen contact@samatoa.com Be inspired by the wonderful culinary and olfactory heritage of Cambodia! Since 1999, we have been offering our range of natural and authentic products handmade in Cambodia. We carefully select all the ingredients, controlling their quality and origin to offer you high quality products. Come visit our workshop located on Siem Reap airport road and pamper yourself with natural cosmetics all perfumed with exotic fragrances (jasmine, lemongrass, lotus ). Take a little bit of Cambodia and create a unique atmosphere at home with aromatic candles and incenses and find all local spices including the famous Kampot pepper. WORKSHOP: Siem Reap - Airport Road, National 6 Tel: +855 (0) daily, 7.30am 6pm SHOP: Siem Reap - Hospital Street, in front of Old Market Tel: +855 (0) daily, 7am 10.30pm SHOP: Siem Reap - Sivatha road Tel: +855 (0) daily, 10.30am 10.30pm angkor 16 ON THE MAP ON THE MAP Senteurs d Angkor 17

Soieiries du Mékong More than a scarf, ethics and high-quality products!

Since 2001, we have been fostering women empowerment in Banteay Chhmar, an isolated rural area, by offering a one-year training program to teach them how to weave and sew, and a sustainable job that

This enables these women and their families to have better living conditions, as well as perpetuating this Khmer ancestral know-how and avoiding a rural exodus to Thailand.

10 Soieiries du Mékong More than a scarf, ethics and high-quality products! As an ethical brand, we combine French design and Cambodian hand-weaving tradition to create high-end silk scarves and accessories. Since 2001, we have been fostering women empowerment in Banteay Chhmar, an isolated rural area, by offering a one-year training program to teach them how to weave and sew, and a sustainable job that allows them to enhance their skills. This enables these women and their families to have better living conditions, as well as perpetuating this Khmer ancestral know-how and avoiding a rural exodus to Thailand. Come visit our shop to discover our handmade silk products and try your hand at weaving on our traditional loom! OPENING HOURS: daily am pm ADDRESS: 668 Hap Guan Street, Kandal Village Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) cambodia@soieriesdumekong.com Have you ever tried Cambodian rice wine liqueur? Come to our workshop to discover the local taste of Siem Reap through a wide range of homemade and artisan products. Delight your taste buds trying our 11 different flavors of liqueurs and jams and discover the work of our talented artists who create amazing artwork on our hand-painted bottles. They are great gifts and unique souvenirs to bring back from Cambodia for family and friends. 18 ON THE MAP ON THE MAP OPENING HOURS: daily 8am 8pm ADDRESS: 178, Sombai road, Sala Komroek Village, Siem Reap PHONE NUMBER: +855 (0) sombai@sombai.com Sombai 19

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