Cambodia Wood and Stone Carving Shop

We wanted to buy a wood or stone carving from the shop where the workers make them. This is one of those shops, and had the best quality products of several places we went

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• carving
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• sandstone
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• nikthecat

[rogue10000]

why arent they rich? those things should sell for thousands...of pounds

[NikTheCat]

If you ever to there, plan to buy something to help support their industry.

[plaguehorn]

Yea there is a child there, though a laborer, is a bit harsh, that boy is learning a great skill, to which if he has 1/2a brain to go with those skilled hands he could move anywhere in the world and make $, if thats what he wants

[NikTheCat]

Keep in mind that people in that part of the world look younger than they are. We had a guide in Laos I would swear was 16, but he was a college graduate.

[Iampolynesian]

It's like just playing on the floor or something lol, the lady is making a master work, probably going to into a very expensive Gallery to be sold, and she's just hammerin away on the floor lol, day dreaming lol

[NikTheCat]

They said that that big carving was for a head board for a bed. The buyer was a rich guy in England

[dokontra]

They are artists but at the price of peanuts.

Very talented

[siamarthouse]

Perfect arts and craft, Khmer art sculpture has beautiful and charming of artwork.

[alex46215]

no modern tools..AND PRICELESS WORK....

[lukkha1]

@slickman710 they only get paid a dollar a day as you say so damn thanks god they have you to take that dollar away from them. by asking people to buy american.

[rckayres]

@sunflr1986 - While plaguehorn's comment lacked refinement, I don't see how it was racist. Perhaps plaguehorn is Cambodian...but that is beside the point. It is much more likely that plaguehorn is simply guilty of making a dumb comment. If plaguehorn is a racist, then my advise to you is take your preternatural talents and play them out at Lotto or Powerball. People everywhere make dumb comments about other people (same race or not) - doesn't make it racist.

[1757ron]

wow, they do beautiful art work!!!

[slickman710]

@DevataOrg YOU PEOPLE NEED TO SUPPORT AMERICAN MADE WOOD PRODUCTS!! THOES POOR PEOPLE ONLY GET PAID LIKE 1.00 PER DAY TO DO HEAVY WORK YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOUR SELF FOR BUYING OR SUP[PORTING COMPANIES LIKE THIS !!

[DevataOrg]

Great video Nick! Khmer carvers have brought stone and wood to life with intricate details since the dawn of their civilization. It was interesting to see that most of the wood carvers are women, as well as the stone finishing carvers. In the west (particularly in medieval times) these professions were restricted to men. Your video implies that women may have played a significant role in decorating Angkor's ancient temples as well.

[afrodita658]

amazing. i`d lik it. 

[irgeniusib]

@plaguehorn half a brain?. these people cant just get up and leave theire country like you or I they have travel restrictions. imposed by the west

[dpike54]

Hi Nik....I like the look of this!! I aim to begin a WordPress Blog & Facebook page in the near future promoting eco & sustainable products, services, businesses and travel etc etc...Would appreciate it if you would provide more details on their carving business, location and contact details...You can find me on Facebook & MSN Live: darren-james-pike@live.co.uk and Skype: darren.james.pike and email: dpike54@ymail.com

Many thanks and Best Wishes.....Namaste cariad....Darren