Kiriwina Island Shopping

  1. Butia Lodge

    Artisans meet arriving planes hoping to sell their wares and sometimes beautiful bowls can be found here. Butia Lodge has a small range of high-quality carvings, and they're all priced fairly.

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  2. Bwetalu village

    Bwetalu village produce particularly fine stools although these can be quite bulky and difficult to transport.

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  3. Obweria village

    Obweria village specialises in intricately carved walking sticks and bowls.

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  4. Yalaka village

    Yalaka village sells striking lime pots that are small and easy to carry. These gourds are decorated with a distinctive black pattern that runs around the girth of the gourd and fitted with a boar's tusk stopper. Most pots are costed depending on size and quality, and a must for the discerning betel nut chewer.

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