• 7RWM+28M - Experience the World’s Rarest Textile at Its Source

Explore the exquisite lotus silk—a sustainable luxury fabric acknowledged by UNESCO and supplied to the most prestigious fashion houses. This 2.5-hour experience unveils the ancient Khmer craftsmanship while empowering over 150 women artisans.

Production Tour (30 minutes)
Observe artisans as they extract fibers from lotus stems. Discover our circular economy: utilizing 100% of the plant—fibers for textiles, seeds for jewelry, stems for paper, and flowers for tea.

Boat Journey (30 minutes)
Travel through lotus fields in a wooden boat. Glide past vibrant blooms while learning about the flower’s sacred significance in Buddhism. Witness flower folding and receive a fresh bouquet.

Artisan Workshops (1 hour)
Create three unique pieces:

• Lotus Stem Paper – Transform stems into handmade paper
• Fiber Yarn – Spin rare lotus fiber using traditional methods
• Seed Bracelet – Craft jewelry with seeds and beads

Tea Ceremony (15 minutes)
Enjoy lotus tea accompanied by homemade biscuits in our lush garden.

Cultural Boutique
Explore lotus silk textiles, jewelry, and artisan creations that preserve Khmer techniques.

Transportation
Shuttle service from Biolab Café, downtown Siem Reap. Departures: 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM. Look for the grey van—arrive 5 minutes early.

• Guided Visit of the Lotus Farm
• Boat Excursion through lotus fields
• Use of textile equipment to do your own lotus yarn, lotus paper, incenses
• Three different handicraft workshops
• Tea and coffee
• All Fees and Taxes

• Private transportation
• ✗ Personal purchases from boutique
• ✗ Gratuities (optional, appreciated)

Exceptionally Rare Craft: Lotus silk stands as one of the world’s most unique textiles. The operators are among the few remaining custodians of this ancient 1,000-year-old Khmer technique, which was nearly forgotten.

UNESCO Award-Winning: In 2012, they received an award for excellence in preserving textile heritage that was on the brink of extinction, while also reviving traditional methods.

Luxury Fashion Source: They are the exclusive suppliers to international luxury brands. The lotus fibers they handle are exported to create textiles with values ranging from $400 to $7,500.

Complete Circular Economy: They achieve 100% utilization of the lotus plant. Each plant is transformed into textiles, jewelry, paper, tea, and cosmetics, showcasing a zero-waste innovation.

Hands-On Creation: Participants can actually create three heirloom pieces (paper, yarn, bracelet) using ancient techniques and take home their creations.

Sacred Symbolism: The lotus is the most revered flower in Buddhism, symbolizing purity and transformation.

Authentic Social Enterprise: They support 150 women artisans through genuine cultural preservation, rather than performative tourism.

• Ideally located downtown, a van will pick you up at 8.30am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm just in front of the garden of Biolab Cafe and restaurant.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.