Goroka Bilum Weavers Co-op

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Goroka
Papua New Guinea
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The Goroka Bilum Weaver Cooperative was founded in 2003 by Florence Kamel, in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea.  It is a collective of female weavers from the area.  The Co-op enables  artisans to improve their economic and social situation, whilst at the same time preserving the tradition of indigenous crafts.



In 2011, many of the Co-op's weavers were commissioned to weave a huge 10 x 3 meter one sided Bilum "Kalibobo" in sunset kalaway.

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  • Arterial network
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
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