Handicrafts of the Marshall Islands

Mulford, Judy (2006). Handicrafts of the Marshall Islands. Majuro, Marshall Islands: Ministry of Resources and Development, Republic of the Marshall Islands.

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Abstract: Marshallese handicrafts are very unique and considered to be the finest and most beautiful in the Pacific, and are produced by some of the finest weavers in the Pacific. Handicrafts are an important part of the economy of the Marshall Islands. Marshallese made handicrafts could be found not only around the Pacific Islands but also internationally. Some can be found on desks and hanging on walls in private homes, and in government and corporate offices in the United States, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and several other countries. This is the first Marshallese Handicraft Catalogue produced and funded jointly by the Ministry of Resources & Development and the United Nations Development Programs (UNDP). The main purpose of the catalog is to bring together information on Marshallese handicrafts and to promote their exportation internationally. It is also hoped that the catalog will also be used as a tool within and outside the classroom in educating our children and the general public to better appreciate the talents and weaving skills of our people. I wish to thank the Government of the Marshall Islands and the UNDP for funding the production of this catalog. I also wish to thank Mrs. Judy Mulford, the Marshall Islands Handicraft Association and the Marshallese Handicraft Weavers for their assistance in developing this catalogue. I hope you enjoy the color pictures representing the many types of handicrafts produced in the Marshall Islands. Suggestions and comments regarding this catalogue are most welcomed.