Port Moresby - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
Yes, there are an abundance of local artists here selling everything from paintings to wooden carvings, local clothing and pottery. Baskets are particularly beautiful and well-made, and the labor-intensive nature of the craft is reflected in the prices. Bilums are the traditional woven bags carried by both men and women, available in an endless array of colors and patterns. Local craft markets are frequented by foreigners and locals alike, and security is well run at these organized small venues. - Aug 2025
There are craft markets every Saturday with small trinkets as well as big paintings, carvings, etc. Everyone shops at the second hand clothing stores -- many bargains to be had. - May 2019
Yes - there are markets most weekends with local art and carvings. - Jun 2016
Story boards and life sized wood carvings from Sepik river, paintings, penis gourds, lizard skin hand drums, and baskets. - Jun 2008
