Mountain Design

Mountain Design

Bag Number 2450

 

  • The Mountain design tells the story of women who live in the mountains. It speaks of their daily challenges and struggles to sustain their livelihoods – their gardens, their home, everything around them is climbing mountains each and every day.
  • Nukinu means 'Round Base Bag' in the Lalibu Kewabi dialect.
  • This Bilum is handwoven from acrylic and wool yarn as well as upcycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques.
  • Medium size body with a long strap.
  • Adornments sold separately.

      35cm wide
      30cm high
      91cm strap

      This Bilum was lovingly woven by Tama Jackson. Tama lives with her husband and son in Fanuifa, a small village in Goroka. Tama uses the income she earns from bilum to support her family and provide schooling for her son. Her signature pattern is the Kundu design woven in vibrant hues.

      Read more about The Weavers.

      To clean bag, cold machine wash and line dry.

      * Adornments sold separately

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