They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but at Citadel the opposite is true. Looking at the variety of handcrafted knives, it’s easy to be drawn not only by their beauty and functionality but also the history behind them. Words by Ka Ea Lim.
Buying the perfect accessory does not have to damage the envisronment. Nora Lindstrom takes a look at three shops that use either recycled or reused material.
Over the past few years increasing development in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville has opened the way for the growing presence of upscale fashionable boutiques producing high-end garments and accessories. The fledgling fashion sector, though slowly emerging, is setting a high standard for quality goods and attracting creativity, talent plus expertise from around the globe. Michelle Gilkes goes window-shopping.
It is a simple statement of fact that neither sexy nor functional lingerie can be easily found in Cambodia. What at home would be a nip into M&S, Etam or Victoria’s Secret, turns into an altogether more frustrating adventure in Phnom Penh. Words by Nora Lindstrom.
