Intangible Cultural Heritage listing to be sought for ‘krama’

via Khmer Times, 06 March 2023: The iconic scarf is being nominated for recognition as Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage. I think every archaeologist who has ever worked in Cambodia has a fieldwork krama – me included!

The iconic “krama” scarf may soon achieve immortal status.

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts announced that it is submitting the krama for listing on the iconic UNESCO roster of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on March 31.

Director General of the Department of Cultural Technique, Siyon Sophearith, said yesterday that the GCT will hold a meeting with villagers, krama weavers, krama users, researchers and other stakeholders in Banteay Meanchey in preparation.

Sophearith added that the inspection process wraps up at the end of this month.

Source: Intangible Cultural Heritage listing to be sought for ‘krama’ – Khmer Times

See also:

• Krama submitted for UNESCO cultural heritage list | Phnom Penh Post, 06 Mar 2023