From Treetop Adventures to Artful Crafts: The Enchanting Journey of Coconut Flower Petals
Coconut trees aren’t just about tasty coconuts; they also provide us with these fascinating things called coconut flower petals. Let’s embark on a journey to understand how these petals transition from high up in the trees to transforming into amazing crafts. Climbing Trees for Coconut Flowers:Imagine someone climbing up tall coconut trees to harvest the […]
The importance of empathy in contemporary Khmer ceramics art.
Empathy is a core aspect of contemporary Khmer ceramics art, as today’s artists strive to connect with ancient Khmer culture and create pieces that resonate with modern audiences. Ancient Khmer ceramics art was an essential part of the Khmer Empire. The empire, which spanned a vast area including Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos, was renowned […]
On the ceramic road – Cambodia
Exploring Khmer Ceramics: Cheryl Stevens’ viewpoint Photo by Cheryl Stevens click here to read As Khmer Ceramics team, we want to express our gratitude to Cheryl Stevens, member and board president of Berkeley Potters Studio in the USA, for portraying our efforts in such a wonderful way. The article captures how important it is for […]
Training our junior potter Toeuk
Kbach (Traditional Khmer carving) and glazing Many of our pottery teachers are proudly part of the deaf community. New pottery teachers begin by watching our team work. Later, we teach them to make pots on the traditional potter’s wheel, with help from experienced deaf staff. They start as junior potters and, after a few months, […]