Soieries du Mékong

Northwestern Cambodia


It is possible to see silk being woven and to purchase top-quality silk products destined for the French market at Soieries du Mékong, 150m south of where NH56 from Sisophon meets the moat. It’s affiliated with the French NGO Enfants du Mékong (www.enfantsdumekong.com).


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