Krama

Krama
Krama neatly folded up
TypeScarf
MaterialCotton or silk
Place of originCambodia
Cultural practices and expressions linked to Krama, a traditional woven textile in Cambodia
CountryCambodia
Reference02115
RegionAsia and the Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription2024 (19th session)
ListRepresentative

A krama (/krɑːˈmɑː/ krah-MAH; Khmer: ក្រមា [krɑːmaː]) 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 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 typical kramas contain a gingham pattern of some sort, and traditionally come in either red or blue. It is the Cambodian national symbol.