Cambodia’s Kampong Chhnang region home to traditional pottery

When talking about fine clay pottery in Cambodia, one always thinks of pottery products made in Kampong Chhnang province. The province, located some 91 kilometers north of the country’s capital Phnom Penh, is well known for its clay pottery. The name of the province “Kampong Chhnang” literally means “Port of Pottery.” From one generation to another, locals have followed their ancestors’ tradition in making pots, vases and various objects from clay during slack seasons. … Clay pots made in Kampong Chhnang are mostly used to carry and store water or for cooking.

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