Diamond Design 2784

Diamond Design 2784


  • The story behind the Diamond design is rich in culture and is held dear to the women of Papua New Guinea, not only is it a symbol of abundance and prosperity, traditionally in Goroka it is given to a newly wed as a sign of wealth and prosperity for their new married life.
  • This Bilum is handwoven from acrylic and wool yarn as well as upcycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques.
  • Medium size body and medium strap length.

  • Adornments sold separately. 

36cm wide
36cm high
92cm strap

Artisan weaver Salome Park, 30, is married with five children. Her eldest daughter, Rachel, 13, has started to learn the craft from her mother after school. Salome’s husband is currently setting up a nature park for tourists in Goroka, meanwhile Salome weaves whenever she can to support the family’s income.

Read more about The Weavers. 

To clean bag, remove pom pom and tassel, cold machine wash and line dry.

* Adornments sold separately

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