Melele Diamond Bilum Tote Bag

Melele Diamond Bilum Tote Bag

Bag Number 6188

  • 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 up-cycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques. 

42 W
33 L
104cm Strap length

The weaver is Melele is from Bena, currently residing in Faniufa. She is currently one of our youngest weavers, and as a young woman raised by a single parent, she weaves and sells Bilum to help support her daily living expenses.

cold machine wash and line dry.

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