Beyond surface level - Buntheun's exploration of Khmer tattooing
About this episode
Tattooist Buntheun discusses the ritualistic art of Khmer tattooing and its cultural significance in Cambodia.
The Khmer connection runs deep for Cambodia-born tattooist Buntheun who joins us in this episode to talk about exploring the ritualistic art in his homeland. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Topics covered
- tattooing
- Khmer culture
- Cambodian art
- rituals
- identity
Keywords
- Khmer tattooing
- Buntheun
- Cambodia
- ritualistic art
- tattoo culture
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