Cambodian people dress very modestly. They tend to dress casual most days, unless attending a formal event. The average Cambodian will "be sporting a short sleeved shirt made out of light cotton" (Dordman). The more affluent people wear silk shirts and nicer pants. The Cambodian women dress in loose fitting clothing. The sarong is almost always worn by woman. This is a large piece of cloth that is worn around the waist. To locals the sarong is known as a Sampot (Dordman). The Sampot is crucial for the women because of the unpredictable weather. With the Sampot, women can take it off when the temperatures get overwhelmingly hot and use it as a sweat rag (Clothes of Cambodia :: Sampot and Krama)
"Clothes of Cambodia :: Sampot and Krama." Virtual Teacher Aide. Web. 13 Dec. 2010. <http://www.vtaide.com/ASEAN/Cambodia/clothes.html>.
Dordman, Nancy. "Cambodian Dress." Professional Translation Services | Interpreters | Intercultural Communication & Training. Web. 13 Dec. 2010. <http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/article/Cambodia/Cambodian-Dress/1691>.
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