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Various souvenir items/local crafts can be chosen in this Bazar/Market and it is cheaper compared to items being sold inside the temples.
And don't forget my first rule - don't ever be shy to ask for a HUGE DISCOUNT, otherwise you will lose a lot of money!
1. Chopsticks (1 set) - selling price - US$ 2.00 -
I bought this for US$ 1.00.
2. Small Hindu/Buddha Images - US$ 1.00 per pc. -
I bought it for US$ 1.00 for 2pcs.
3. Traditional Cambodian Costume:
a) awacha (shirt) - US$ 5.00 - got this for US$ 3.00
b) kochew (trouser) - US$ 5.00 - got this for US $3.00
Jan. 4, 2004
1. Chopsticks - (5 sets) - US$ 5.00
2. Small Hindu/Buddha Images - 4pcs - US$ 2.00
3. Traditional Cambodian Costume:
a) awacha (shirt) - US$ 3.00
b) kochew (trouser) -US $3.00 Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Salakamreurk Commune, Siem Reap Province
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Buying local crafts/souvenir items should not be missed! Don' t forget to ask for a huge discount! Don't be afraid to ask up to 80% discount!!! Believe me...it is just a matter of gutts!!!
1. Native sleepers - selling price - US $ 4.00 -
but I got it for US $ 2.50
2. Sarong - US $ 2.00 for 1 pc. but I got it for US 3.00 for 2 pieces
3. Key Chains (stone) -US $ 1for 1 pc. but I got it for US $ 2 for 6 pcs.
1. native sleepers - US $ 2.50
2. sarong - (2 pcs) - US $ 3.00
3. key chains (6pcs) - US 2.00 Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Phsar Chas Shop 2, #0187 Salakamreurk CommunePhone: (855)12-869-143
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Our driver took us to the silk farm, which we found very educational and developed a complete respect for the patience and perfectionism of the artisans. However, he also told us that many of the industries are European controlled, and profits are also largely directed in that way. We asked if there were any locally controlled silk industries, and he took us to a great shop in the town - not sure of location, as too blinded by the array of beautiful raw silk colours to choose from! It was terrific, and there was such a range, and at excellent prices.
I found it a shame to see such a display of wealth in Siem Reap, in the form of opulent hotels, sitting in a country town, against such local poverty. A bottle of water from the side of the road cost around US$1, and the basic wage for adults is about US$10! Man and woman cannot live on this, when the local prices are generally very high. I am sure that the locals get different prices, and shop in different places - and, heaven forbid, do not buy water. I am also sure that the European hotels bring a lot of employment to the town. I'd be happy if I thought that some of the profits stayed in the 4th poorest country in the world. Theme: Local Craft
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Artisans D'Angkor - I simply love this shop. This is my most favourite shop in Cambodia. There are many branches - however, the one I visited is located at the Angkor Silk Farm. The boutique offers a wide range of good quality cambodian silk products and the service is superb. In addition, you need not pay additional bank charge for using credit card. Though the prices are a bit high, you know you are getting quality stuff.
Do get quality silk products such as clothes and shawls. I bought a set of cambodian costume for a business dinner and I didn't regret. The costume I was (refer to the photograph) consists of a top and a skirt. I simply love the blue shiny skirt - it's beautiful! Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Angkor Silk Farm - 200 metres of SivathaDirections: This is located in the countryside - off the main town of Siem Reap. Do try to get a vehicle to go there. The hotel arranged for a transport for us.
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When we were at Angkor Wat we checked out some of the souvenir stalls, but we found little choice at expensive prices. The large shops on the road to Angkor Wat are very expensive - probably because of the number of staff.
I asked one local lady at Angkor Wat where the best place was to get souvenirs. She advised me that I should go to the market in town. She was dead right, they have a much better choice, but you still have to bargain hard to get a decent price and you will have to run the gauntlet of beggars to get inside.
We bought a lovely bronze hand for US$7.00 and some clay tablets for around $4.00 each.
There are some lovely hardcover books available too, but I missed getting them because the beggars were mobbing me and I had to get out of there. They were much cheaper than the ones I had seen elsewhere.
The souvenir shops on the way to the temples are extremely expensive. We really did find better choices and prices at the markets in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh and the National Museum in Phnom Penh. Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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The shop offers a wide range of local crafts such as Cambodian silk, clay images, silver betel cases, yellow and white gold hand-made jewelries, etc. They have a better pricing too as compared to the big shops along the highway.
I love the jewelries here. Most are handcrafted and unique in style. There are wide range of gems to choose from....ruby, emerald, onyx, jade, etc.
But please note that I could not vouch for the authenticity of these gems. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: No. 14 Sivatha Rd, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem ReapPhone: (855 12) 848-731/709-599Directions: opposite Neak Pean Hotel
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You can find any souvenir items here from home deco, small trinkets, god figurine
(Ganesha, Buddha etc), scarfs, clothing, t-shirts etc.
Bought a few scarfs back for only USD2/PC..
Depending on the base price offered, bargain starting from 50 to 60%...( some shop owners will give the look that means,"are you out of your mind"?) but guess what?But there's no harm trying...
SHOPPING STORY:
I am fond of the Lord Ganesha ( God with Human Body & Elephant Head in Hinduism) and wanted to bring back some small cute figurines...One shop quoted me USD$3.80/figurine...I almost "collapsed" when I heard the amount she was charging for a 2cm tall, bronze coated figurine...I
I didn't bother bargaining as the base price was too high...
Managed to get 6 figurines at USD2.00 at another shop...( She started of with USD1.00 per figurine..) Phew...Lord Ganesha better be proud of me... : )
Now He is sitting proudly in my hall display cabinet alongside other Ganeshas'... Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Psar Chaa is a great indoor market where you can find lots of bargains and, after you've shopped to your heart's content, you can also purchase extra luggage to bring your bargains home in!!!
Anything and everything from local craftwork to luggage to bring it all home in.
Bartering will get you some real bargains here. Theme: Local Craft
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You can easily pick up slide and print film in Siem Reap. There are many shops to choose from. And they are easy to find. You will have to bargain though. Even in a shop that looks like you wouldn't need to. Especially if you're buying any quantity. You can sure eat up alot of film in Cambodia!! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Just look what I found in a jewellery shop in Psar Chaa! Silver elephant-shaped bracelets priced at USD7! I bought these as well as several pairs of silver earrings at 1USD per piece. Leave a Comment Theme: Jewelry
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