As a member of the Koke Gubarei Idibana 1 Clan, known for canoe building and clay pottery, Naua incorporates traditional patterns into her designs to keep her cultural heritage alive. Papua New Guinea, the world’s third-largest island nation, is home to over 1,000 different culture groups and 839 known languages.
Naua honed her skills at the PNG Garment and Textile Training Center in Port Moresby, after receiving a sewing machine as a gift.
