Our Collection
Handcrafted by skilled artisans. Rooted in tradition.
Our Journey
Authentic Papua New Guinea Craftsmanship.
Authentic Crafts with Timeless Stories.
We travel directly to remote villages across Papua New Guinea to source authentic crafts from skilled artisans. By eliminating middlemen, we ensure fair prices reach the creators while bringing genuine products to you. We identify and collaborate with talented artisans in rural communities, providing them with market access and recognition for their traditional skills. Each craft tells a story of heritage and craftsmanship. By creating consistent demand for traditional crafts, we help preserve cultural skills while providing sustainable income for artisans and their families in rural areas. We serve as the bridge between PNG's rural artisans and international markets, ensuring cultural crafts reach appreciative audiences worldwide while maintaining their authenticity.
By creating consistent demand for traditional crafts, we help preserve cultural skills while providing sustainable income for artisans and their families in rural areas. We serve as the bridge between PNG's rural artisans and international markets, ensuring cultural crafts reach appreciative audiences worldwide while maintaining their authenticity.
Authentic Craft
Every product is handmade by skilled PNG artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Fair Trade
We pay artisans directly and fairly, ensuring every purchase creates a real difference in rural PNG communities.
Cultural Heritage
Each piece preserves living cultural traditions unique to PNG's diverse provinces and communities.
Our Vision
A world where PNG artisans thrive through fair global trade.
Our Mission
To connect skilled PNG craftspeople with buyers worldwide through authentic, ethical, and sustainable commerce.
Meet Our Founder
Judy Ejampi is a passionate Papua New Guinean entrepreneur dedicated to preserving her country's rich cultural heritage. Born and raised in PNG, she witnessed firsthand the incredible talent hidden in remote villages - traditional skills passed down through generations but with limited market access. As a proud Papua New Guinean business woman , Judy personally travels across the country, building direct relationships with artisans in their communities. She works closely with village elders and craft masters to ensure traditional techniques are preserved while helping artisans adapt their skills for contemporary markets. Through LUFA BASKET, Judy has created sustainable income opportunities for over 500 rural artisans while establishing PNG's cultural crafts in international markets. Her work not only provides economic empowerment but also helps preserve cultural identity and traditional knowledge for future generations.
As a proud Papua New Guinean business woman , Judy personally travels across the country, building direct relationships with artisans in their communities. She works closely with village elders and craft masters to ensure traditional techniques are preserved while helping artisans adapt their skills for contemporary markets. Through LUFA BASKET, Judy has created sustainable income opportunities for over 500 rural artisans while establishing PNG's cultural crafts in international markets. Her work not only provides economic empowerment but also helps preserve cultural identity and traditional knowledge for future generations.
Today, LUFA BASKET works with artisans across all 22 provinces, ensuring every piece is authentically sourced, fairly priced, and properly documented for international export.
Our Collections
Explore the craft traditions of Papua New Guinea
Baskets
PNG baskets
Bilums
Traditional bilums woven with care and cultural significance.
Pottery
Beautiful pottery pieces crafted using ancient techniques.
Rugs
Handwoven rugs that bring warmth and culture to your home.
Artisan Crafts
Unique artisan crafts reflecting PNG's diverse heritage.
Impact by the Numbers
Real craft. Real communities. Real change.
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Address
Lufa Basket
PO Box 468, Brain Bell Plaza Gordons,
Section 495, Allotment 10, Gordons,
National Capital District,
Papua New Guinea
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