by ammo | May 27, 2016 | In the Press
On the move: Big plans for Shinta Mani artisan market Siem Reap’s Made in Cambodia artisan market pitched its tents for the last time yesterday on the grounds of the Shinta Mani hotel. The market, which hosted 53 stalls, will reopen with expanded hours, events...
by ammo | Oct 3, 2015 | In the Press
A life transformed, like scrap metal into jewellery Srey Nao Thorn bends over a small wooden desk, a blowtorch in hand, as she concentrates on transforming tiny pieces of brass into jewellery. The 20-year-old former child beggar has come a long way in the...
by ammo | Jun 27, 2015 | In the Press
Siem Reap’s ‘East Bank’ evolution “Tourism is a huge part of the economy and life here, but people are looking for authenticity, simplicity, and new things, new encounters, something different, which they can’t find across the river.” Madeline Green, jeweller...
by ammo | Feb 18, 2015 | In the Press
Khmer-Inspired Shopping by Angkor Wat Saomao Founded and run by British-born Marie Hill, this shop trains, employs and supports Cambodian crafts people, stocking mostly Cambodian-made textiles and jewelry. Silver filigree pendants ($18 to $45) depict a flame...
by ammo | Apr 11, 2014 | In the Press
Bullet jewellery set to fire fashion passion The Heritage Collection, a new range of handcrafted brass bullet jewellery, was launched last week at Heritage Suites Hotel. Created exclusively for the boutique hotel, the collection is designed by Saomao...