July 2024

The Malibrel women’s group of Palau hangs Pandanus leaves to dry in preparation for Belau National Museum’s demonstration on the processing and weaving of Pandanus. These demonstrations are a part of a larger initiative to conserve the cultural heritage of Palau through traditional weaving.

Women participating in Elefa Handicraft Shop’s weaving training activity pose for a photo upon completion of their output. Elefa’s training consists of teaching women to weave traditional Marshallese wall hangings and woven flowers.

Women weavers from RMI’s Likiep Atoll listen intently to Likiep Kapin Iep’s (trans. Bottomlesss Basket of Wealth) workshop on cost analysis and pricing for woven products. 

Women producers of Palau’s local ukaeb delicacy complete a training on pricing strategies with Peleliu Pride

Last April, the carefully cultivated blooms of Omung Association’s members were set up for a showcase display of both decorative and medicinal plants. 

As a part of Elefa Handicraft Shop’s training on weaving Obong, traditional Marshallese wall hangings, women participants from RMI group together to craft their output. 

The women of Likiep Atoll, RMI pose for a photo amid the implementation of Likiep Kapin Iep’s financial literacy workshop for cost analysis for woven products.

A woman participant from Belau National Museum’s Pandanus Heritage of Palau project begins the initial stages of processing the Pandanus plant for weaving.