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- French
Exceptionally Rare Craft: Lotus silk is one of Earth's rarest textiles. We're among the last guardians of this 1,000-year-old Khmer technique nearly lost to history.
UNESCO Award-Winning: Excellence recipient (2012) for preserving textile heritage on the verge of extinction and reviving traditional methods.
Luxury Fashion Source: Exclusive supplier to international luxury houses. The same lotus fibers you'll touch are exported to create textiles valued at $400-$7,500.
Complete Circular Economy: 100% lotus utilization. One plant becomes textiles, jewelry, paper, tea, and cosmetics—absolute zero waste innovation.
Hands-On Creation: Actually CREATE three heirloom pieces (paper, yarn, bracelet) using ancient techniques. Take home what you make.
Sacred Symbolism: The lotus is Buddhism's most revered flower representing purity and transformation.
Authentic Social Enterprise: Supporting 150 women artisans through genuine cultural preservation, not performative tourism.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Ideally located downtown, a van will pick you up at 8.30am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm just in front of the garden of Biolab Cafe and restaurant.
What to expect
Discover lotus silk—a sustainable luxury fabric recognized by UNESCO and supplied to finest fashion houses. This 2.5-hour immersion reveals ancient Khmer mastery while supporting 150+ women artisans.
Production Tour (30 minutes)
Witness artisans extracting fibers from lotus stems. Learn our circular economy: 100% plant utilization—fibers for textiles, seeds for jewelry, stems for paper, flowers for tea.
Boat Journey (30 minutes)
Navigate lotus fields by wooden boat. Glide past vibrant blooms while discovering the flower's sacred Buddhist significance. Watch flower folding. Receive a fresh bouquet.
Artisan Workshops (1 hour)
Create three pieces:
- Lotus Stem Paper – Transform stems into handmade paper
- Fiber Yarn – Spin rare lotus fiber traditionally
- Seed Bracelet – Design jewelry with seeds and beads
Tea Ceremony (15 minutes)
Savor lotus tea with homemade biscuits in our green garden.
Cultural Boutique
Browse lotus silk textiles, jewelry, and artisan creations preserving Khmer techniques.
Transportation
Shuttle from Biolab Café, downtown Siem Reap. Departures: 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM. Grey van—arrive 5 minutes early.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ideally located downtown, a van will pick you up at 8.30am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm just in front of the garden of Biolab Cafe and restaurant.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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