Despite their contribution to the SME sector, there are no proper markets and education pathways to support their trade.
These were highlighted by Katherine Johnston, owner of Gemini Jewelleries.
Kathy Johnston, 4th generation Papua New Guinean and owner of Gemini Jewelleries, said PNG artists and crafts men and women are gifted with talent and potential to contribute meaningfully to tourism and the economy, if supported well.
Johnston said more efforts are needed to develop a curriculum at the tertiary level for the arts and crafts trade.