Skin Pik Bilum Tote by Miki

Skin Pik Bilum Tote by Miki

  • 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.
  • This Bilum is handwoven from acrylic and wool yarn as well as up-cycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques.
  • Medium size body and short strap length. 
  • All adornments sold separately. 

48cm W x 32cm L x 65cm Strap Length

Miki is an artisan weaver based in Goroka. She created this Bilum design by hand over six weeks. Miki is part of the Goroka collective of weaver sled by Florence or Bilum Meri, who is aggregator and brand cultural advisor. Florence has been vital to the success of Among Equals since its founding and is fiercely passionate about building a platform for the weavers. "I am strong for the weavers, I see them as sisters. These women now have the strength to stand up and be their own trader. It is a business for them, too, and that is very empowering."

To clean bag, remove pom pom and tassel, cold machine wash and line dry.

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