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In Kampong Cham province, a small enclave perpetuates the generational art of crafting indigo-coloured dye from the indigo plant.

In Kampong Cham province, a small enclave perpetuates the generational art of crafting indigo-coloured dye from the indigo plant. Cultural aficionados and experts alike have been captivated by this traditional practice, owing to its unique ability to yield a distinct blue hue that no other dye can emulate.

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts is organising a contest to encourage artists, students, organisations, and associations to showcase their skills and innovative ideas in figurine-making and sculpture.

With a smile on her face and thick tidy hair, Pav Pak sits on a mat tying a pattern for weaving on an ikat under a wooden house on stilts located in Siem Reap province where she has worked for the Institute of Khmer Traditional Textiles (IKTT) for more than two decades.

The Community of Artists is organising an upcoming art exhibition and auction, which will share their passion for art by raising funds for a creative Kampot-based NGO. The event, to be held on December 8 at an exclusive riverside location, will feature the work of eleven of the collective’s talented artists.