Smateria in Siem Reap offers eco-friendly, stylish bags made from recycled materials, all while supporting fair trade and local craftsmanship.
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"Cambodian bags made from recycled materials Owned by two long-term Italian expat Siem Reap residents who started Smateria in their home with just three tailors, the brand has become one of the most respected in Cambodia. Smateria practices fair trade principles, including good wages and leave for employees, pays for childcare, lends funds to employees to buy sewing machines, and allows staff to out-source tasks to their families so they can work at home -- things that don't always happen in Cambodia. The beautiful products themselves are eco-friendly. Made from recycled materials, such as disused fishing nets and factory remnants, they include tote bags, handbags, clutch purses, wallets, toiletries and cosmetic cases, and laptop bags. They're not only stylish-looking, they're also strong and durable, so once again, you're not only buying a souvenir that gives back, you're buying something that's long-lasting."
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