Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(7 St 178; 9am-9.30pm)
They do some clothing but the specialty is bags, including a line
of quirky kids' backpacks, made from fishing net and other recycled materials. There's
another branch in
BKK
(8 St 57;
8am-9pm)
.
Tuol Sleng Shoes
(136 St 143; 7.30am-5pm)
Scary name, but there's nothing scary about the price of these
custom-fit, handmade shoes. Nearby Beautiful Shoes is another good option.
SHOES
Art & Books
Plenty of shops sell locally produced paintings along St 178, opposite the Royal
University of Fine Arts between streets 13 and 19. With a new generation of artists com-
ing up, the selection is much stronger than it once was. Do bargain. Lots of reproduction
busts of famous Angkorian sculptures are available along this stretch - great for the man-
telpiece back home.
Artisans d'Angkor
HANDICRAFTS
9am-6pm)
Phnom Penh branch of the venerable Siem Reap sculpture and silk
(12 St 13;
specialist.
GALLERY
Asasax Art Gallery
8am-7.30pm)
High-end gallery featuring the striking work of artist Asasax.
(192 St 178;
French Institute
GALLERY
(
www.institutfrancais-cambodge.com
; 218 St 184; 11am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Regularly hosts top-notch
art and architecture exhibitions in its large galleries.
Citadel Knives
KNIVES
9am-10pm)
Premium knives and swords,
(
023-217617;
www.knives-citadel.com
; 10 St 110;
locally produced.
