Artist crowdfunding book on Khmer silk weaving
Publication date 30 November 2022 | 21:07 | ICT

Artist Chan Sophorn has announced his plan to research and compile a book on the Khmer silk weaving practices of six provinces in Cambodia if he can obtain the support and sponsorship of enough members of the public, who are being asked to

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