Small Highlands Natural-Fibre hand-Woven Bilum
$30.00
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This is a traditional bilum and was hand spun with natural fibres (bark) and hand-woven by women from Sirigi village, in the Foroba Mountains.
The strap is adjustable and can be tied to suit you.
100% of profits will be given back to the weaver.
** Some background**
Bilums are a cultural artefact of Papua New Guinea, and are significant to Papua New Guinean custom and way of life. Bilums vary in shape and colour based on what province they are from. Traditionally they are hand spun and woven with natural fibres and are multi-functional, ranging from carrying firewood to carrying babies. The word bilum in Tok Pisin means 'womb'.
