Mekong Quilts of Siem Reap

Grandma Arave - you will love this post. So while we were walking downtown at night, I saw the quilt sign.The store is called Mekong Quilts. I was not expecting what we found there.

We found a store that sells the products made by women in the some of the poorest towns in southeast Asia. A non-government organization has gone into communities and they have taught these women a valuable and marketable skill. Now these women in these villages can produce things from their home, staying home with their families and children, and bring in money. It's helping them better their own lives.

Once we found this out we were eager to support them.

Here are some of their products.

 A log-cabin hammock.

 Dozens of beautifully finished quilts.

 Their take on Sun Bonnet Sue.

 One of the most adorable jungle theme quilts ever.

 The patient men waiting while the women shopped.

 Stuffed hard butterflies. I bought one of these.

 Hearts sewn and appliqued. This is the quilt that Nedra bought when we went back. It was too cute.

 Embroidered ornaments.

 

Asian style quilts. I bought a couple of things and then we moved on to the rest of night shopping. But Nedra had sewn a seed of desire and went back two nights later for more.

 Daniel really liked this quilt. It was in browns. I think I would change the colors a bit, but it's beautiful. The quilts are hand quilted.

 This was a cute little draw string bag.

 Another similar jungle quilt.

 Cambodian Sun Bonnet Sue.

I loved this large patchwork quilt that was quilted with spirals and highlighted with different colors.

Nedra with the gals who were running this store and her quilt. It was an amazing little shop with so much to offer. You can visit their website and learn more about them here.

A worthy cause with a beautiful product.