Beneath the warm Cambodian sun, a person's productivity relies heavily upon the suitability of one's dress. Since little is ccomplished in blisteringly hot clothes, Khmer people for generations have tied kromas around their waists to work and play in cool comfort. The Khmer scarf, woven from cotton or silk, has been a fashion staple since Ancient time. While some claim the thin cloth, wrapped around one's head or neck, is used primarily to wipe the sweat from a hot face, others say wearing a kroma is as Khmer as wearing a necktie is American.
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