Culture of Cambodia (Khmer)
Throughout
Cambodia's long history, religion has been a major source of cultural
inspiration. Over nearly two millennia, Cambodians have developed a
unique Cambodian culture and belief system from the syncreticism of
indigenous animistic beliefs and the Indian religions of Buddhism and
Hinduism.
Historically, Khmer
clothing has changed depending on the time period and religion. From the
Funan era to the Angkor Era, there was a strong Hindu influence in
Cambodian fashion which favored wearing Sampots over the lower body and
oftentimes nothing from the waist up except jewelry including bracelets
and collars such as the Sarong Kor, a symbol of Hinduism.
As
Buddhism began to replace Hinduism, Khmer people started wearing the
blouse, shirt and trousers of Khmer style. Khmer people, both common and
royal, stopped wearing the Hindu-style collars and began to adopt
beautiful decorated shawls such as Sbai instead. This new clothing style
was popular in the Udong period.
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