Ethnography – Traditional House

The traditional Khmer Loeu house, built from wood and bamboo on stilts, is perfectly adapted to life in a forest environment. It always features a communal terrace serving as a meeting space, accessible by a ladder, and private areas organized according to the tribes. Among the Austronesians, a single house can shelter several families separated by bamboo partitions, with each household having its own fire and utensils. Mon-Khmer houses, often the most decorated, are distinguished by their geometric patterns in woven bamboo, inspired by nature and symbols specific to each tribe.