Lina Skin Pik Bilum Shopper
Lina Skin Pik Bilum Shopper
Lina Skin Pik Bilum Shopper
Lina Skin Pik Bilum Shopper
Lina Skin Pik Bilum Shopper
Lina Skin Pik Bilum Shopper

Lina Skin Pik Bilum Shopper

Bag Number 3735

 

  • The Skin Pik design is local to Goroka and symbolizes when when women came together to eat, those with higher status were treated to finer parts of the pig, the women of lower status were left to wait. The design speaks of independence and empowerment.
  • The natural fibres are sourced from surrounding vegetation including the Sisal and Pandanus plant, laboriously beaten, twisted into string and then woven. Weavers expertly utilise natural dyes made from plants, ochres and berries to enhance their patterns
  • Medium mini body and short strap length

 

26cm wide
22cm high
22cm strap

Artisan weaver Lina Singu is a successful bilum weaver and matriarch to her clan. She is from the Sepik River and has one son who has completed his university in engineering. From the income she earns from bilum, Lina has bought land and built a house with electricity. She is a highly creative weaver and wants to open an arts and crafts shop.

Read more about The Weavers.

Each piece is completely unique and has been created using natural materials. Exposure to harsh sunlight and water may cause damage.

To clean bag; hang in direct sunlight for a couple of hours and then shake out. 

* Adornments sold separately

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