Krama
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A krama is a sturdy traditional Cambodian garment with many uses, including as a scarf, bandanna, to cover the face, for decorative purposes, and as a hammock for children. It may also be used as a ga
Krama neatly folded up
Krama as a sleeve
Krama as a belt
Khmer Rouge uniforms, including the krama
Bokator
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Bokator or Kun Bokator is an ancient Cambodian battlefield martial art. It is one of the oldest fighting systems existing in the world and is recognised as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
Krama
…uses, including as a scarf, bandanna, to cover the face, for decorative purposes, and as a hammock for children. It may also be used as a garrote by Bokator fighters, who also wrap the krama around their waists, heads and fists. It is worn by men, women and children, and can be fairly ornate, though most…
Bas-relief of clinch knee strike at Angkor Wat(12th century)
Stone carving of the rising knee fighting stance. Located at the Bayon temple (late 12th or early 13th century).
The Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda in Kampong Chhnang province contains murals from 1850 depicting Khmer martial arts
Bokator match in 1920's