We have been very privileged to be able to be a part of Rajana Association’s work in Cambodia of teaching locals in the skills of handicraft. To us, it’s always about people and community, and we are committed to giving a voice to all those who are part of our Saught family. So as we celebrate placing our 2nd order with Rajana for the Petals on a Bloom Bracelet which has sold out (thank you for your support!), we would like to tell you more about the artisan behind this beautifully crafted product!

Artisan Profile:
Ven Sovanna is 30 years old and started work in Rajana since 2004. He was selected by Mary Hill – the founder and former manager of Rajana (Rajana is now 100% locally run!), to start apprenticeship at Rajana. At a young age of 22, it was difficult for him to find employment as he lacked higher education. Rajana had provided him a livelihood and a future as a craftsman. He learnt the skills of carpentry, carving and creating beautiful traditional wooden products; silk painting, and developed his skills further to become a silversmith. His favourite part about being a silversmith at Rajana is creating bangles and rings. His dream and utmost ambition is to create a vocational skills and handicraft training centre for orphans and the elderly.

It always never ceases to amaze us with how people like Ven, have such a heart to give back to his community and to pay it forward.

Petals on a Bloom Bracelet