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Traditional Krama scarf
in blue and white check
with fringes. Material:
polyester. Measures: 40 x
125 cm. Remember: 25, -
DKK is donated to the
manufacturer. The scarf
of Cambodia: This scarf
is handmade in Cambodia
and called a 'Krama'.
It's a unique national
clothing item and a
simple expression of
every conceivable colour
with a multitude of
applications. The local
population (and visitors
alike) wear it as a
sarong, a sun guard use
it as a towel, a baby
carrier and of course as
a scarf. Due to hot arid
winds in the summer
months it is especially
suited as a head guard
protecting the airways
against dust. In times of
war the blood-red Krama
was worn as a sign of
loyalty by the notorious
Khmer Rouge who also used
them as bandages in the
field. The war between
Vietnam and Cambodia has
for generations had
immense human
repercussions which to
this day still causes an
excess of human sacrifice
and destitution. The
plain truth of it can be
witnessed by the
thousands of landmines
that were never removed
and hapless families
mourning the loss of a
loved one or tending the
ones crippled by mines
while often living below
the poverty line
themselves. All Kramas
are hand-woven by workers
at Khmer Life; a
non-profit humanitarian
organisation whose
purpose is to help the
victims of landmines
along with the ones who
cannot help themselves.
Khmer Life use their
profits to improve on the
facilities while
implementing new projects
benefiting the poor of
Cambodia. We figure
that's a worthy cause and
a sound investment for
anyone - which is why we
donate 25, - DKK on your
behalf to support this
venture every time you
buy a Krama, regular or
silk! Please note that
this scarf is
manufactured entirely by
hand without any
artificial dyes so we
hope that you will
appreciate any minor
irregularities that may
occur. We will add a
short presentation of the
Krama to your order.
Availability: In Stock
£22.00
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