When talking about fine clay pottery in Cambodia, one always thinks of pottery products made in Kampong Chhnang province.

The province, located some 91 kilometers north of the country's capital Phnom Penh, is well known for its clay pottery. The name of the province "Kampong Chhnang" literally means "Port of Pottery."

From one generation to another, locals have followed their ancestors' tradition in making pots, vases and various objects from clay during slack seasons.

"I had learnt how to make clay pots from my mother when I was a child," said Khat Eng, 54, a widow who lives in Andong Russei village in the province.

 "Now, I have transferred this skill to my two daughters and a granddaughter," Khat Eng added.

The village is home to around 400 families, most of whom make clay pottery.

Theng Sothea, 13, is the youngest daughter of Khat Eng. When not in school, she always helps her family members make clay pots.

"I learnt this skill because I want to help earn more money for my mother who is getting old," she said. "I like this job because I work under the shade."

Making clay pots is a busy and manual job. Khat Eng's family has no kiln to bake clay pots. After being shaped, clay pots are stacked and burned for a few hours on an empty land nearby her house.

Khat Eng said the family can earn between $200 and $300 a month from this job.

"The income is only just enough to spend on daily food, we save nothing, but we don't have other business to do," she said. "On the other hand, this is a skill left from my ancestors so that I need to preserve it for next generations."

Clay pots made in Kampong Chhnang are mostly used to carry and store water or for cooking.