Responsible Shopping
Before you go shopping, visit our Eco-shop here at Babel Guesthouse. Our vision with this shop is to make it easier for travelers who wish to reduce their traveling footprint to choose plastic-free alternatives. In our Eco-shop you´ll find various items perfect to bring on your travels. And the best thing is everything is Eco-friendly and locally made.
If you don’t have a tote bag or a backpack, purchase one in our shop. That way you don’t have to bring unnecessary plastic bags from your shopping back to Babel. Note - our tote bags are specially made to our shop by Friends N Stuff - creating jobs for locals.
If you don’t have a refillable water bottle, purchase one in our shop, and be part of our Refill NOT landfill campaign. You can fill this bottle up with water for free here at Babel and bring it with you. When it’s empty, simply fill it up at refill stations all over town. In fact, you can fill it up at Refill stations all over the country, and 5 other counties in South East Asia. Check out the map of Refill stations HERE!
Everything you find in this fair trade market is made in Cambodia. The main philosophy behind the Made in Cambodia Market is to help create Khmer jobs, from villagers producing the handicrafts to the sellers interacting with the visitors.
At the Made in Cambodia Market you can connect meaning to your purchases, as there is often someone there to tell you exactly where it came from and about the hands that crafted it. Located on the west side of the river. Open from noon everyday.
Made in Cambodia Market 3, Wat Bo (Reaj Bo)
Located just 200 meters from Babel Guesthouse, this is the third version of this charming community shopping village. Here, you’ll find a variety of locally made products — from jewelry and clothing to spices and wine — all proudly crafted here in the country. Every Saturday evening (weather permitting), you can watch a free live performance featuring traditional Apsara and Bokator dance, accompanied by traditional instruments. This market is open daily from 8:00 AM.
Satcha - Cambodian Handicraft Center
Other Fair Trade shops in and around Siem Reap:
The Heartprint Hub
Khmer Ceramics
Satu
Camb-Aha
Peace Cafe Fair Trade shop
Smateria
Blush
Artisans Angkor
Phare Circus Shop
Sala Susu
Garden of Desire
The Weaver’s Tale
Located on BBU road, and only a 7-minute tuk-tuk ride from Babel. This unique handicraft center offers visitors the chance to witness traditional Cambodian craftsmanship up close, in a beautifully designed setting. The idea is to support, train, and empower local artisans by giving them workshops, tools, exposure to contemporary design, and help with business skills. The handicraft center has six large workshops made from bamboo and local sustainable materials. Open daily from 8:00 AM.
