Lotus hands
In Siem Reap province, Cambodia, two women have left the rice fields for jobs that have allowed them to improve their daily lives: one cuts lotus stems, while the other patiently extracts their fibres to turn them into thread.
Both women work for Lotus Farm, a social enterprise specializing in the production of lotus-fibre fabrics. The company provides employment opportunities exclusively to women in vulnerable situations.
This report offers a dual portrait of these two workers, revealing a daily routine shaped by repetitive gestures and meticulous craftsmanship.
Their stories shed light on women’s empowerment in rural areas, as well as the role of a social enterprise in improving living conditions.
Between the fragile beauty of lotus flowers and the harsh reality of manual labour, this story shows how a traditional activity can become a pathway to social stability for those who depend on it.
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