Most of the Kampot handicrafts made of the sea shells and corals that are popular with tourists are made in Kampot province.This handicrafts is sold along the beaches and very popular with tourists. Corals are also popular with visitors.
The coral is washed until it is white, and sold the beach to local and foriegn visitors. Because coral is rapidly disappearing from the sea and oceans, however, environmentalists discourage tourist from buying these souvenirs.