Glass painting – unique craft of Khmer ethnic people

Hanging paintings at home for worship or decoration has long been a cultural tradition of the Khmer ethnic people. From this practice, glass painting has emerged and evolved into a unique traditional craft within the Khmer community.

Ms. Huynh Thi Soc Kha and her mother paint on glass. (Photo: VNA)

The initial step of painting on glass is sketching patterns. This makes it different from paining on other materials. (Photo: VNA)

Khmer people follow Buddhism, so their glass paintings mainly center on Buddha and pagodas, and are inclined to the good. (Photo: VNA)

A glass painting highlights the Buddha’s life. (Photo: VNA)

Colorful glass paintings (Photo: VNA)