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The rare silk tradition that nearly disappeared during Cambodia's communist regime

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In Cambodia, golden silkworms spin cocoons that are turned into textiles worth upwards of $10,000. The ancient art form was nearly lost during the deadly Khmer Rouge regime of the late 1970s — but one woman is working to preserve the legacy.

For more information, visit Golden Silk Pheach.

 

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