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Photo: Khanh, Hai Dong
A year ago, Siem Reap was the first stop on our survey trip to traditional craft villages in Cambodia for the upcoming Sadec District project. When we saw the plates – which Sadec District later called "jean pottery" – in a local pottery exhibition, our feeling at the time was one of pure delight. They were unconventional, innocent, and rustic, exuding a handcrafted quality. The deep, sky-blue glaze was captivating. Particularly striking was the textured surface of the pottery, created with a robust, modern denim fabric weave.
The local potters work with the most rudimentary tools imaginable, even using bicycle spokes and broken saw blades for carving. Nothing is readily available here; all tools must be homemade. Each product is made individually, reflecting the emotions and feelings of the craftsman. A dozen plates of the same size cannot be stacked on top of each other because of their varying depths, shapes, and shapes.
The Chiang Mai plateau boasts a brilliant pottery tradition with a 3600-year history, evidenced by archaeological sites. Among dozens of pottery styles, Chiang Mai pottery stands out with its exquisite craftsmanship, the subtle artistry of its patterns hidden beneath the modern shapes and glazes.
Besides ceramics, handcrafted products made from other materials from villages along the Mekong River are increasingly diverse and unique in Sadec District every day. These include rattan, bamboo, and glass from Vietnam; wood and metal from Thailand; and textiles from Cambodia and Laos…
Each product from Sadec District, present on your dining table and in your home, brings you a little joy and a new inspiration.
Sadec District
