Ensuring direct, ethical financial returns for Pacific island craftswomen, master weavers, and outer atoll families.
Artisans receive 100% of their stated listing price. We never squeeze craftswomen on margins or take hidden deductions.
From Abaiang to Kiritimati, our platform bridges remote Pacific islands directly to conscious travelers and global collectors.
Every fine mat, basket, and shell carving is verified authentic, natural, and woven using traditional ancestral methods.
All transactions use AUD (Australian Dollar) via direct ANZ Kiribati bank transfer, eliminating currency loss for locals.
Unlike traditional export intermediaries who mark up Pacific crafts by 200–300%, Island Connects maintains complete pricing clarity between buyer and creator.
| Price Component | Who Receives It | Example ($120 AUD Woven Mat) |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan Asking Price | Teberia Aritiera (Master Weaver) | $120.00 AUD (100%) |
| Platform Commission (e.g. 5%) | Island Connects (Server & Support) | $6.00 AUD |
| Total Traveler Checkout Price | Combined Direct Transfer | $126.00 AUD |
In the remote Gilbert and Line Islands, weaving fine pandanus mats (kie n Kiribati) is more than a cultural art form-it is often a family's primary source of cash income for school fees, solar lanterns, and inter-island transport.
By booking through Island Connects, you ensure that every dollar directly empowers Kiribati craftswomen to pass on their ancestral weaving knowledge to the next generation without leaving their lagoon villages.
