Large Half Diamond & Pole Design

Large Half Diamond & Pole Design

Bag Number 3318

  • The Half Diamond is a traditional pattern associated with a young woman’s journey into adulthood. A girl would weave this design when she reaches the age of puberty.
  • This Bilum is handwoven from acrylic and wool yarn as well as upcycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques.
  • Medium size body and long strap length.

  • Adornments sold separately.

31cm wide
33cm high
95cm 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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