Samatoa

who we are

For a Better World 

Created in 2004, Samatoa Cooperative is a community group that specialises in producing silk apparel. Our desire from the start has been to re-introduce the unique quality of natural Cambodian silk using the knowledge of skilled weavers and tailors.

 

what we do

Our goal is to revive the silk-making skills that have largely been lost in recent years, providing livelihoods for poor women from rural areas and allowing for the preservation of the art of traditional Cambodian silk-making. To achieve this, we conduct special trainings to ensure the quality of the silk process and employ women who wish to work in the silk industry.

Samatoa is also based on the principles of fair trade. We pay fair wages to all silk workers and use only natural products that are safe for the environment. The same principles apply when we purchase silk because we recognise and respect good-quality weaving and pay fair prices in return.

Samatoa offers a wide range of quality products made from natural Cambodian silk. We offer tailored,  ‘made to measure’ silk clothes in 24 hours and sell accessories created with the help of French fashion designers including handbags, accessories, scarves and home decorations.