Monday, October 19, 2009

HISTORICALLY DRAPED GARMENTS: THE SAMPOT


A sampot is very similar to a sarong and a dhoti. This traditional, national garment of Cambodian, is worn draped around the bottom half of the body.

"The sampot dates back to the Funan era when a Cambodian king ordered the people of his kingdom to wear the sampot at the request of Chinese envoys."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampot

This garment is worn by all classes and even preferred over Western clothing because of the ease of dress and comfort.

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