FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY - TYPICAL KHMER'S DRESS FROM CAMBODIA

A typical Cambodia's  dress for men known as Khmer ,sometimes checkered with a scarf known as Krama .

Model:Horn Khem

The Krama has been a symbol of Cambodian dress since the first century reign of Preah Bath Hun Tean although it is not clear when exactly the krama became fashionable in the streets.

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"krama" is what distinctly separates the Khmer (Cambodians) from their Thai, Vietnamese, and Laotian neighbors. 

The scarf is used for many purposes including for style, protection from the hot sun, an aid (for your feet) when climbing trees, a hammock for infants, a towel, or a "sarong". A "krama" can also be easily shaped into a small child's doll for play. Under the Khmer Rouge, all Khmer were forced to wear a checkered "krama".

All Photographs by Erasmus K from EK Studios.