AMONG EQUALS
Caroline Sherman has always had a passion for textiles and craft. Her visit to the village of Goroka, to meet communities of weavers in Papua New Guinea, marked a turning point in 2015. Motivated to empower the women and their families, and inspired by the artisan weavers’ clever colour play, Sherman went on to build the Not-For-Profit, Among Equals brand around the idea of optimism and mindfulness.
To date, Among Equals works with more than 3,000 women in Papua New Guinea, with Sherman collaborating closely with region leaders and aggregators.
“Among Equals is a brand that merges art and community with fashion and the ancient practice of Bilum weaving. Each bag is the most wonderful work of art, handwoven by an artisan – the design captures her spiritual and cultural heritage, her story and her craft. There is something so magical about their work.”
Her dedication has helped the Not-For-Profit brand generate life-transforming revenue for PNG women and their families.
