Backbone Bilum Tote Bag by Yafe

Backbone Bilum Tote Bag by Yafe

  • This Bilum design is the Backbone of the pig. It is shared after being cooked with people of High Status.
  • This Bilum is handwoven from acrylic and wool yarn as well as up-cycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques.
  • All adornments sold separately.

34cm W x 27cm L x 114cm Strap Length

Yefe Kamaya is 50 years old and is from Yagana Village in Okapa. She did not attend any school, no educational background. She has 3 children, 1st born is a male married with 1 child, 2nd born is in school grade 8 and 3rd born in prep school. She does not recall their ages. She does Bilum weaving to support herself. A little side table market.

To clean your Bilum bag, remove pom pom and tassel and wash on a delicate cycle in cold water. Dry flat in the shade, do not wring or twist. 

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