Our Story
Our Story
The Story of Two Sisters, Mary and Susie
Our story begins with our mothers, two sisters with a shared journey that spans miles, generations, and cultures. Mary and Susie were born into a large family of 12 siblings in Lese Oalai, a small village in the Gulf Province of Papua New Guinea. Despite the size of their family, their bond remained special and unbreakable.
As young women, their paths took different directions, but they never lost touch with with each other. Susie stayed in Papua New Guinea, marrying into a village of Mekeo in the Central Province. She worked hard in the community, raising seven children while continuing the traditions of gardening and planting betel (mava in mekeo , fere in moripi and buai in tok pisin) nut trees.
Mary, meanwhile moved to Sydney, Australia at 25, through marriage. There, she raised four children, balancing her new life abroad while stayed deeply connected to her family in Papua New Guinea.
Although they were separated by distance, their connection remained strong. Letters would travel back and forth between Sydney and Mekeo, a lifeline of love, memories, and shared experiences. They supported each other across the miles, offering advice, strength, and comfort through every stage of life.
Today, their story continues to inspire us. It's a story of resilience, family, and the strength of sisterhood, woven through the fabric of two different worlds. Through this shop, we honor their legacy, creating a space where culture, tradition, and family bonds are celebrated and shared with others.