Lava Girl line

Beauty in Melanesia’s ‘ugly faces’

What Annette Sete means by “ugly faces” are the carvings and masks – a familiar print on most of her product line.

Being from East Sepik and married to East New Britain, masks are part of her identity.

Using more extract style in her prints, Lava Girl’s aim to highlight the beauty in this has been successful, making hers a high demand fashion line, nationally.

Something which started as a hobby like many others has turned out to be a full time business now.