Papua New Guinea art and crafts designs are made locally by talented men and women who have no formal education. Most of these folks live in the villages in some of the remote parts of Papua New Guinea. Because there is lack of transportation, some of these men and women walk 2 - 3 days to sell their bags (bilums), crafts, and carvings. The number of craftsmen and women who spend time in using their talents is overwhelming but there is no proper markets. Some of them get lucky when they reach a nearby town or airport to sell their products but others aren't so lucky. In a month or so, they make less than sixty kina ($20). Below are some of the bags (bilums) most women in the remote parts of Papua New Guinea make to support their family as a form of income. |
