Phnom Penh Shopping, Souvenirs, Bouties and Art Galleries

For Cambodian souvenirs, art, silks, handicrafts and curios, both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap offer an ever growing range and variety of shopping opportunities and products. Traditional Cambodian souvenirs include fine hand-loomed silks, Angkorian and Buddhist themed carvings and statuary, hand-pounded silverwork, colored gems, traditional handicrafts, Cambodian basketry and of course, the most traditional of all Cambodian souvenirs, the krama - a checkered scarf unique to the Khmer people and tourists in Cambodia. The traditional markets, especially Phsar Toul Thom Pong (Russian Market) and Phsar Thmey (Central Market) both offer excellent selections of traditional souvenirs as well as a unique local shopping experience. But there is much more to the Phnom Penh shopping scene these days. Fine boutiques and art galleries offer unique, sophisticated selections of high-quality contemporary Asian art, custom tailored EuroAsian fashions in Khmer silk, home decor and, of particular interest, the artistic works of a new generation of Cambodian artists, coming to the fore after decades of near silence. Several boutiques are clustered together along Street 240 behind to the Royal Palace. Boutiques, silk shops and souvenir shops also dot the riverfront area and the Boeung Keng Kang 1 area. Street 178 next to the National Museum is known as 'Art Street' for the art galleries that line the street from the riverfront to Street 19.

What to buy...

Cambodian Silk - Cambodian silks are prized by silk collectors the world over. Most of the silk available in Cambodia is hand-loomed using the traditional ikat method of dying the threads and looming in the patterns. Both raw and fine silks are available in the form of bolts, sarongs, clothing and various handicrafts. Cambodian silk is available at the Russian Market and silk shops and boutiques across town, many specializing in silk creations such as tailored Asian and Euro-Asian fashions, fashion accessories and soft furnishings. To learn more about Cambodian silk check out the book, ‘Traditional Textiles of Cambodia’ by Gillian Green

Silverwork - Silver areca nut containers are popular traditional souvenirs. These pounded silver containers are ordinarily shaped as animals, fruits and vegetables, and were and to some degree still are used in ceremonial and everyday life to hold dried areca nut. (Areca nut, also known as 'betel nut,' is a mild stimulant that is chewed as one chews tobacco. You may notice some people in the countryside, especially older women, with teeth stained black from years of chewing areca.) Nowadays, the silver containers are made primarily for sale as souvenirs but are still hand crafted using traditional techniques and styles.

Statues and Carvings - Statues and carvings of traditional subjects, often replicas of Angkorian-era works as well as Buddhas and various Hindu gods and personages, are available in stone, wood and brass. Statues make for relatively heavy, bulky souvenirs but are still very popular because of their beauty and artistic value. The replica of an Angkorian era bust of Jayavarman VII with its graceful lines and peaceful smile is truly captivating and is perhaps the most popular piece..

Art - Over the last few of years Cambodia’s art scene has begun to blossom as a new generation of Cambodian artists takes the fore. The chic little silk, art and furniture boutiques along Street 240 and the art galleries and boutiques on Street 178 (‘Art Street’) near the National Museum are both great areas to explore for quality traditional and contemporary Southeast Asian art. Of particular note, the award winning Reyum Gallery on Street 178 offers some of the most interesting and important exhibitions in town, featuring the work of some of Cambodia's best known and upcoming contemporary artists as well as cultural exhibitions. New exhibitions open every couple of months. Other art spaces offering changing exhibitions include Java Café & Gallery ( www.javaarts.org ) and the very active Meta House ( www.meta-house.com ,) the Check the back page of the Friday Cambodia Daily and the 'Listings' section of the Phnom Penh Post for new and on-going exhibitions.

Gems - Western Cambodia, particularly in the area of Pailin, is a fertile source of colored stones, particularly sapphires and rubies. In addition to the listed jewelers, gem dealers can be found at the Central Market and Russian Market. Know something about gems and/or know your jeweler before spending much money.

Where to buy...

Traditional Markets

Central Market (Psah Thmei)
The distinctive yellow domed Phsar Thmey (also known as the ‘Central Market’) is a ‘must see,’ both as a historic and architecturally interesting building and as a shopping destination. Phsar Thmey is currently undergoing renovation but a good part of the project has been completed. After a brief relocation the souvenir vendors are all back in place along the central entrance walk offering statuary, silverwork, handicrafts, silks and kramas, carvings, photocopy books and postcards and the largest selection of souvenir t-shirts and caps and town. way. And the central section of the main building is recently reopened as well, once again housing an amazing display of jewelry and gems.

Russian Market (Psah Toul Tom Poung)
Of all the traditional markets, the Russian Market offers the largest and most varied selection of souvenirs, curios and other items of interest to the visitor. The south side of the market is the place to begin your shopping foray, lined inside and out with stalls selling carvings, handicrafts, silks and fabrics, curios, CDs and inexpensive electronic goods. This market offers the largest selection of bootlegged VCDs, DVDs and CDs in town, with vendors located near southeast entrance. There are also several fabric vendors making it a good place to pick up fabric to take to the tailor. (This market became the foreigners market during the 1980’s when most of the foreigners were Russians, hence the name ‘Russian Market.’)

Boutiques, Silk Shops and Art Galleries

Amy & Co.
Fine gems and jewelry at the Amy & Co. jewelry store in the Phnom Penh Hotel. Specializing in diamonds, complete with international certificate. Also offering a wide selection of other gems - rubies, emeralds, sapphires, etc. All products from the USA. Settings made to order in the latest styles. Wedding rings made to order. Engraving.
#53, Monivong (Phnom Penh Hotel), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 012-497278

Tel/Fax: 023-992838
amy.n.company@gmail.com

Artisans d’Angkor
Artisans d'Angkor, long-established and well respected in Siem Reap for its fine Cambodian art and crafts, has opened its first ever boutique in Phnom Penh, located in the old district opposite the Post Office. Featuring wood and stone carvings, lacquer wares and silk items and introducing a prestige gold collection finished with gemstones inlay.

Open daily 9:00AM - 6:00PM.
#12AE0, Street 13 (opposite the Post Office), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-992409
www.artisansdangkor.com

Bambou Company Indochine
Bambou has an extensive range of originally designed, high quality t-shirts for men, women and children. The collection, inspired by the images of Indochina, is hand printed on 100% cotton and available in a full range of European standard sizes and many colors. Also offering a beautiful collection of casual and cool resort wear. “We pride ourselves on quality you can trust – even when you get home, so don’t leave Cambodia without a Bambou on you!” Two boutiques also in Siem Reap @ Alley west and Lucky Mall.

Visa/MC
#7, Street 178, near the riverfront, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
bambouindochine@yahoo.com

Bliss Spa
Street 240 boutique and spa. Very well-regarded Street 240 boutique offering a unique Eurasian fashions designs, silks, quilts, pillows, soft furnishing, bags and exotic homewares. Spa, massage, skin treatments, steam, sauna, plunge pool. Open 9AM-9PM.

Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX
#29, Street 240, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-215754

http://blissspacambodia.com

Couleurs d’Asie
Street 240 boutique. Now at its new location on Street 240 Couleurs d’Asie offers high quality silks, silk fashions, accessories, soft furnishings and unique creations. Custom orders welcome. Wide selection of high quality Cambodian products and handicrafts.

Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX
1) #33, Street 240, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-221075
2) Sofitel Royal Angkor Hotel and Lotus Hotel, Siem Reap
info@couleursdasie.net

CYK Handicrafts
Silk shop. The Caring for Young Khmer (CYK) NGO retail outlet offers hand-woven Cambodian ikat silks, silk products and silks made to order in traditional or custom designs and colors. The silks are hand-loomed in Takeo and Kandal provinces and the patterns created using the traditional ikat method and all natural dyes.
#67, Sothearos Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 023-210849
CYKPP@online.com.kh

Daughters of Cambodia
“Offering young women trapped in the murky Cambodian sex industry a way out through provision of jobs in its fair trade businesses. Their new store, spread over three floors, offers environmentally friendly cotton products made at daughters, in original designs, including home furnishings, accessories, fashion clothing and gifts. The ground floor also has a women's spa. There is an exhibition rooms providing education about the sex industry in Cambodia and a café on the top floor.” Open Mon-Sat, 9AM-6PM.
#65Eo, Street 178, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 077-657678
www.daughtersofcambodia.org

Ebony Apsara
Street 178 Café, Tailor, Photo Gallery. Unique combination restaurant, bar, tailor and photo gallery. Original framed photographs by Rina, on exhibit and for sale. Seamstress on site offering tailored clothing - unique designs, bring clothing to be duplicated or choose a design from the magazines and catalogues. At the café Rina offers an innovative Khmer/Asian food and a selection of western favorites. 40% goes to charity.
#42, Street 178, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 010-581291

Friends@240
A fashion boutique selling urban clothing and accessories for both kids and adults. You can also get your personalized fit from our tailor service by Mith Samlanh’s sewing graduates. Open Tue-Sat 10am – 7pm, Sun 9am – 2pm. Closed on Mondays.
#32Eo, Street 240, next to the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
www.friends-international.org

Friends ‘n’ Stuff
Located next to Friends the Restaurant, the shop sells products made by beneficiaries from various Mith Samlanh (‘Friends’) projects as well as other consignment products. After shopping, relax with a manicure and massage by Mith Samlanh’s beauty training students at ‘The Nailbar’. Both open daily from 11am – 9pm.
#215, Street 13, at Friends, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
www.friends-international.org

Happy Painting Gallery
Art Gallery. Open since 1995, the Happy Painting Galleries, located in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and at the airports, display the paintings of contemporary artist Stef Delaprée, aka Stef, a singular artist with a gentle insight into everyday Cambodia. All of the galleries offer original paintings, reproductions, postcards, cards, T-shirts. In the words of art critic Anne-Sylvie Charest, “Stef has tried to make us see, using free figuration, what is more typical and endearing in this part of Asia. Funny and colorful, his art is extremely popular and accessible to all. The universe he offers us in his work is happy and uncomplicated...”. Visa/MC/JCB
Hotel Cambodiana, FCCC
Tel: 023-726100
Phnom Penh Intl. Airport (Domestic terminal), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
In Siem Reap at Carnets d’Asie, Angkor Century Hotel, and at the gallery near the Old Market
stef@happypainting.net
www.happypainting.net

I-Ching Decor
I Ching Décor offers a range of high quality interior design and architectural solutions for home and commercial business needs. Services include expert advice on architectural work, interior design, custom made furniture, home accessories and Feng Shui. I Ching Décor works with Cambodian designers to create smart and unique pieces for the home. The showroom offers a range of interior products from window dressings to kitchen ware, dining, living and bedroom suites, glassware, soft furnishings, lighting and other home accessories. Products are sourced from suppliers in Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.
Visa/MC
#85, Sothearos Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-220873
ichingdecor@online.com.kh
www.ichingdecor.com

Ida Ira
Authentic Indonesian antiques and unique furniture and accessories. Wide selection of imported Indonesian furniture, all in wood, much in high quality hardwoods including teak and mahogany. Antique and modern wooden tables, chairs, desks (including roll tops), cabinets, drawers, bedsets, lovely intricately carved teak furniture. Accessories in natural materials - wood, bamboo, rattan, lidi, mendong, pandan and more. Furniture available ready on-site and made to order. Retail, manufacture and export.
#26, Street 352, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 012-263605
ira_setiawati@hotmail.com

Jasmine Boutique
Fashion Boutique Jasmine creates two collections a year using beautiful hand woven Cambodian silk. Each Collection includes standard pieces. Structured wrap shirts, A-line skirts, beautifully cut trousers and jackets. Perfect for office and corporate wear. Always a sophisticated look. Currently including a lace collection mixed back with silk. Winter collections use strong sophisticated shades with depth & character. Summer shades are soft neutral tones which appear clean and crisp.
#73, Street 240, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-223103
www.jasmineboutique.net

Java Café & Gallery

and j GALLERY
Art gallery. The popular and long-established Java Cafe & Gallery is a café set in an art exhibition space. Regularly changing exhibitions, showcasing up-and-coming Cambodian artists and cutting edge contemporary Cambodian art and photography. The café offers a selection of coffees, teas, snacks and meals. Building on ten years of curating emerging artists and arts development in Cambodia, JavaArts has recently opened jGALLERY, located at the end of the small alley next to Java Café - an open space dedicated entirely to the exhibition of artworks, including paintings, photography, sculpture, installation and new media. There will be six exhibitions a year on a bi-monthly basis.

Visa/MC
#56 E1, Sihanouk Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-987420

Kabas Boutique
Tailor, Fashion and Cocktails Boeung Keng Kang 1 boutique with the focus on tailored clothing, but also offering a range of made clothing and fashions in Cambodian fabrics (for women and men,) silk accessories, bags, pillows and Cambodian souvenirs. Tailors are on the premises and clothing can be tailor made to your specifications at very reasonable prices with a 2 day turnaround. Small cocktail bar and pleasant patio terrace seating.
#18B, Street 282 (next to Wat Langka), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 016-331117
vireakkhmer18@yahoo.com

Khmer Royal Souvenir
Cambodian souvenir shop in BKK1 offering a wide range of silks and handicrafts with the emphasis on Cambodian silks and silk home decorations, bags, pillows and fashion accessories. Also displaying a good selection of other Cambodian souvenirs and gifts including carvings, office accessories, Kampot pepper and more. Wholesale and retail.
#6A, Street 57 (BKK1, just off Street 278), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-993443
khmerroyal_cambodia@yahoo.com

Kroma Clothes Shop
Clothing shop and vocational center. Housing the Phnom Penh Municipality Vocational Center and the Cambodia Japan Friendship Training Center and retail shop. The retail shop offers products of the vocational and training center - Khmer silks and cotton clothes, bags, pillows, coverings and soft furnishings. Retail and wholesale. Special orders welcome. New product recently added at the retail shop: handcrafted wooden children’s toys.
Monivong (in Boeung Trabek HS), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 023-211886
kroma.clothes.shop@online.com.kh

Kurata Pepper
Pepper shop Cambodian grown black pepper has long been renowned as some of the finest pepper in the world. Kurata Pepper offers Cambodian black, white and red peppers and pepper corns grown organically on their pepper farm at the foot of the Cardamom Mountains in Koh Kong Province. 8AM - 7PM. Closed Wednesdays.

Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX
#206, Street 63 (Boeung Keng Kang 1), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-726480
www.ksline-cambodia.com

Le Rit’s Boutique (NYEMO)

Boutique associated with NYEMO a NGO working to improve the quality of life of vulnerable women and their children. Offering quality Cambodian handicrafts, silk bags, home decor, curtains, cushions, embroideries, toys, accessories, tablewares.
#71, Street 240, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-213160

E-mail: sales@nyemo.com
Website: www.business.nyemo.com

Lotus Pond
Boutique, silk and design shop. Lotus Pond enjoys an excellent reputation for quality products and professional services. Fine Cambodian silks, top quality carvings and statues, spirit houses, handicraft products and home accessories. Professional interior decoration, draperies/soft furnishings made to order, custom furniture.

Visa/MC
#245, Street 51 (Above Banyan Restaurant, Boeung Keng Kang 1), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 012-348865
lotuspond@online.com.kh

Mekong Quilts
A non-profit organization that aims to provide rewarding employment for women in rural areas. Mekong Quilts offer a wide range of quality handmade quilts, home accessories, gifts and decorations. All the profits are cycled through the NGO, Mekong Plus, providing scholarships, health initiatives, etc. in remote villages in Svay Rieng.
#49, Street 240, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-219607
www.mekong-quilts.org

Mulberry Boutique
Silk boutique and souvenir shop Mulberry carries a wide selection of silks and quality silk products - clothes, wall hangings, scarves, bags, cushion covers and more. Mulberry also offers silver jewelry, statues and other Cambodian souvenirs. Located on 51 right around the corner from Street 278 and the popular Boeung Keng Kang 1 restaurant area.
#9, Street 51, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 016-222750
mulberrysilk-kh@yahoo.com

PSE Boutique
A variety of Cambodian handcrafts, silk clothing and products sold at the Pour un Sourire d'Enfant's boutique shop are made by the children's mothers. Your purchases benefit the children and their mothers who previously worked at the Stung Mean Chey dumpsite in Phnom Penh. Open from Monday to Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. Saturday closed at 12:00PM.

Visa/MC/JCB/ANZ
#402, Trea Village, Stung Meanchey

Tel: 023-995660

Website: www.pse.asso.fr

Rajana
NGO-based Souvenir and handicraft shop. The Rajana shop has a wide variety of items including silk products, silk paintings, silver jewelry, bamboo crafts, handicrafts, cards, drawings, iron works, hilltribe crafts and even local coffees, spices and condiments. “The Rajana Association is an income generation and skills training project that produces Fair Trade products using traditional Cambodian skills with contemporary designs.”
Visa/MC
Streets 450 & 155 , Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 023-364795
rajana@rajanacrafts.org
www.rajanacrafts.org

Rehab Craft Cambodia
Rehab Craft Cambodia is a non-profit NGO that aims to create opportunities and enhance the living standard of people with disabilities through the production and marketing of quality handicrafts including silk, silver and wood products - silk bags, clothes, soft furnishings, silver jewelry, wood, statues. All our earnings are re-invested in our training and employment programs.
#10A, Street 322, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-726801
www.camnet.com.kh/rehabcraft

Reyum Gallery
Art Gallery. The Reyum Gallery is one of the most important art galleries in Phnom Penh, hosting regular exhibitions, lectures addressing topics related to art, architecture and archaeology and a offering a complete selection of Cambodian art and culture related books from the Reyum Publishing house. The gallery offers some of the best traditional and contemporary Cambodian art exhibitions in town. Retail art and book sales. Located next to the Royal University of Fine Arts.
#47, Street 178, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 023-217149

Sentosa Silk
Silk Shop. Established in 2004, aiming to bring international buyers high quality Cambodian silk products produced by poor and disabled craftsmen and women from rural Cambodia who are experts in traditional forms of silk weaving. Luxury pieces made from pure Khmer silk available in a wide range of colors and sizes to suit your taste. For home or hotel, rich soft furnishings. Your purchase helps support disabled craftsmen in Cambodia.

Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX
#33, Sothearos (corner of Street 178), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-222974
www.sentosasilk.com

Sit Down Jeweler
Jeweler The Sit Down Jeweler is a riverfront jewelry and silver shop specializing in Cambodian gems, jewelry and gold and also offer a very large selection of silver works - both art and jewelry - including a very nice collection of pounded, animal-shaped silver betel boxes. Located on the riverfront road between Streets 148 and 154.
#277Eo, Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 012-969036
sitdown_jeweler@online.com.kh
www.sitdownjeweler.com

Sopor Khmer Silk Shop
Silk Shop. The walls are piled from floor to ceiling with an amazing array of hand-loomed Khmer silks from Takeo province. The shops offers silks and silk fashion accessories, and home decor including pillows, bags, ties, coverings - off the rack and custom orders. Custom silk designs and quantities made to order.
#183, Norodom, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 023-223911
soporkhmersilk@yahoo.com

SWDC - Mekong Blue
Silk boutique. NGO-based silks retail shop for Mekong Blue Silks, hand woven, high quality Cambodian silks produced by women from the Stung Treng Women’s Development Center in Stung Treng province in northeastern Cambodia. Mekong Blue silk products earned an UNESCO awarded Seal of Excellence for scarves in both 2004 and 2005. Silks, bags, fashions, scarves, accessories, bedding and more. Just off Sisowath Quay, the riverfront road.
#9Eo, Street 130 (25m of the riverfront)

Tel: 023-218815
www.mekongblue.com

Tabitha Cambodia
NGO-based silk shop. The Tabitha Cambodia retail shop offers Cambodian silk products of all sorts: purses, pillows, bed covers, clothes, shawls, toys, silver, cards. Tabitha Cambodia employs a unique community development model: Disadvantaged women undertake a six-week training course, at which point they have usually made enough money to purchase a sewing machine to take home. Tabitha then places orders handicrafts, and the workers receive a fair price, ultimately providing a regular income and employment.
Corner of Streets 360 & 51, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 023-721038
Visa/MC/JCB
tabitha@forum.org.kh
www.tabithafoundationaustralia.com

Ta Prohm Silk & Souvenir Shop
Silk shop. Tiny, welcoming silk shop, absolutely packed with colorful hand-woven Cambodian silks and silk works. Offering lengths of fine and raw silks and a wide variety products made from Cambodian silk: bags and purses are the specialty, and also offering pillows, hangings, clothes, table cloths. Custom orders for specific designs, colors, products or quantities are welcome. Located on Street 178 near the National Museum.
Visa/MC/AMEX
#49BEo, Street 178, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 023-224729
samoeurn@ovi.com

Tendance Khmere-Phnom Penh
Silks boutique The new Tendance Khmere boutique in Boeung Keng Kang 1 brings the Tendance Khmere-Paris collection of fine Cambodian silk products to Phnom Penh. The shop displays a wide selection of beddings, covers, pillows, home decor, table cloths and runners, all produced with fine hand-woven Khmer silks and textiles in original contemporary designs and styles of the Tendance Khmere collection. Custom orders welcome.
#4A, Street 278 (Boeung Keng Kang 1), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 012-584661
www.tendance-khmere.fr

Trois Continents
Art Boutique and Café Thoughtful little souvenir boutique and café. Offering Cambodian and Southeast Asian handicrafts and art and an interesting selection of Southeast Asian coffees and teas, Cambodian cookies and other local specialty products. Also a very pleasant, fully air-conditioned café serving coffees, teas, juices, Asian snacks and sweets.
#182E0, Street 63 (Boeung Keng Kang 1), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 089-475513
www.angkorcookies.com V-Silk

V-Silk

Cambodia Silks and Silk Products Riverfront silk boutique displaying an impressive choice of authentic hand-woven Cambodian silks and silk products - literally a wall of fine and raw silks in a variety of colors and patterns. Silk clothing - custom tailored and off the rack, bags, accessories and homewares. Other quality Cambodian products and handicrafts also available.
#221, Sisowath Quay (on the riverfront), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-212612
vsilkshowroom@yahoo.com

Watthan Artisans Cambodia
Located in Wat Than pagoda, Watthan Artisans - Cambodia (WAC) is a worker-run cooperative of Cambodian artisans with disabilities. The focus of the retail shop is on Cambodian silk fabrics and scarves, bags and office accessories and homewares. Other materials used include Cambodian cotton, straw and wood. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.
#180 Norodom Blvd. (Wat Than pagoda), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 023-216321
www.wac.khmerproducts.com

Yodicraft
NGO based Cambodian handicrafts shop specializing in Cambodian silk products and wood carving and statues but also works in beads and coconut shell. Silk handbags. Comfortable shop also serving Khmer cake and soft drinks. “Yodicraft provides employment and training for young Cambodian with disabilities.” Yodicraft is part of the Yodifee group.
#172Eo, Street 13, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 012-324548
www.yodifee.org