Cambodia and Laos Arts and Crafts

In Laos, majority of the people live in remote rural areas

within the country.

• True

• False

In Cambodia, Handicrafts are part of their traditional culture and their livelihood.

• True

• False

The bark is crushed and soaked in water until it dissolves into a paste.

• True

• False

In Cambodia, they make paper by hand in the

wider region for over 700 years using the bark of

the local Sa or mulberry tree.

• True

• False

SA paper was used for calligraphy and for making festive temple decorations, umbrellas, fans, and kites.

• True

• False

Ikat was also used as a filter in the manufacture of lacquerware

• True

• False

Give at least one handicraft created by the SA paper nowadays.

Cambodia is famous in stone carving.

• True

• False

Lao artisans use a variety of media

in their sculptural creations, such as precious metals like bronze, silver and gold.

• True

• False

What is this?

• Phra Say

• Phra Bang

• Angkor Wat