Made in Cambodia Market

On the first Saturday afternoon of the month, the street running perpendicular to the Siem Reap River in front of Shinta Mani hotel transforms into a festive fair. The vendors sell everything from boho-chic woven handbags, from marginalized communities in Ratankiri province to Sombai rice spirits, infused by the villagers of Salamkomreuk with anise, cinnamon or mangoes with red chilies. After watching the Phare circus performers and snacking on homemade sweet potato chips or crispy spring rolls, look for Eric Stocker’s finely lacquered Buddha statures, as well as handbags made from recycled Pirelli truck tires by KILT - Khmer Independent Life Team (www.kiltjewelry.weebly.com).