"The glittering costumes worn today resemble Thai robes and crowns, emphasizing an odd exchange between Cambodia and Thailand that came about as a result of the Thai conquest of Angkor five centuries ago. When invading Thai pillaged Angkor, they carried away priests, dancers and artisans to enhance their court in imitation of the Khmers.
Cambodia, in turn, drew from Thailand certain customs and court dances that had originally been her own".
Here are some examples of crowns, masks and costumes made by Chamroeun.
Note: Click on any of the pictures to see an enlargement
Kheynorey costume (a mythical half bird/human
from heaven). Kheynorey are
often found on Cambodian and Thai temples.
Crowns
 These types of crowns are
called Mokot..
 
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Below are Apsara crowns.
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 On the left is a
mask worn by a character known as Ream Eyso. This
storm demon battles with Moni
Mekhala
(goddess of water) to steal her magic crystal. The mask on the right is
worn by a character known as Ravana (Reap), the ten-headed
demon
who kidnaps Rama's wife,
Sita, in the Ramayana. |
Here's a crown Chamroeun
made, being presented by Gov. Casey to a recipient of the Governors
Heritage
Award.
 On the right, Chamroeun
at Fleisher Art
Memorial where he teaches crafts
and dance.
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 These
are some of the various costumes (made by Chamroeun)
that the bride and groom wear during the ceremonies.
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Tom & Chamroeun
