Cambodia has a long tradition of producing beautiful lacquerware, although the years of upheaval resulted in some of the skills being forgotten. Cambolac is a social enterprise helping to restore Cambodia's lacquer tradition and create a new contemporary scene. You can tour the workshop to learn more about the perfectionist approach required to produce a piece of lacquerware. Most of the guides are hearing-impaired and a tour allows some great interaction and the opportunity to learn some basic sign commands.
It's a worthy cause with some beautiful handmade souvenirs for sale. Shops around town are open from 9.30am to 10.30pm.
