Bilum making is a cultural tradition in Papua New Guinea that has encouraged much strength and optimism among the local women. For dedicated single mothers like Lina Singu, she says, “Bilum is my life”. The woven bag with its vibrant colours has become a source of living for Singu and […]
By Kite Pareti “Doing handicrafts together has actually strengthened our bond as mother and daughter. It also helps us to understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses because we work a lot together.” So says Emily, who along with her mother Toka, are the founders of Te Raraga, a family-owned handicrafts […]
By Kite Pareti A group of women in the Solomon Islands is on a mission to preserve the art of fine weaving. The group, Strivers, was founded in 2017 to help market women’s crafts to potential buyers overseas. Women crafters would normally sell their products at the National Arts Gallery […]
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