Mountain Design 3230
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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.
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This Bilum is handwoven from acrylic and wool yarn as well as upcycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques.
- Small size body and medium strap length.
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Adornments sold separately.
Dimensions
- 29cm wide
- 28cm high
- 82cm strap
Meet the Weaver
Artisan weaver Esla Kavin, 32, lives with her family in the Bena Bena valley near Fanuifa in Goroka. She is the sole income earner in her extended family and takes care of six people, including supporting her younger sisters children’s school fees. Esla has been weaving since she was young, a craft learned from her mother, and today she has made the vibrant snake pattern her signature.
Care
To clean bag, remove pom pom and tassel, cold machine wash and line dry.
* Adornments sold separately