Av pak (, also pronounced aao pak) is a traditional shirt featuring lace and/or embroidery that's worn by women in Cambodia for festivals and formal occasions.
Etymology Av pak literally translates to 'embroidery shirt'.
History The Khmer people consider the av pak to be a classic yet modern shirt which uses traditional Cambodian embroidery. Whereas the shirt's collar, sleeves, and necklines come in various fashions, the av pak is a normally form-fitted garment. Av pak is often paired with a sampot hol or sampot phamuong. Some women might choose an av pak in white to visit pagodas but then go on to wear purple, red, or other bright colors for festivals.
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See also Khmer traditional dress Culture of Cambodia
References
External links collection of Av Pak in various style