Cambodian Silk’s Origins Traced Back to Prehistoric Era

via Cambodianess, 22 September 2021: An article about Cambodian silk, with a mention about its prehistoric past and how its traditional use is fading today.

New evidence unearthed in Kampong Chhnang Province’s M’lou Prey archeological site suggests that Cambodian silk may be older than initially thought, dating back to long before Khmer culture was influenced by Indian culture.

The silk, experts have suggested, could have been worn by tribes living in mountainous regions even earlier than originally believed.

Chhim Sothy, director of the Arts and Handicrafts Department at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, explained that through excavation, experts have found traces of silk or yarn on tools made of burnt clay and marble, which pre-date original findings significantly.

Source: Cambodian Silk’s Origins Traced Back to Prehistoric Era | Cambodianess