Skin Pik Bilum Tote by Lina

Skin Pik Bilum Tote by Lina

  • 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.
  • A smaller sized natural bilum.
  • Model image for size guide.

30cm W x 29cm L x 65cm Strap Length

Lina Singu is a remarkable spirit. For the past 22 years, she has made it her mission to connect women living in remote villages along the Sepik River by training them to become independent Bilum weavers. In a small motorboat, she travels up and down the Sepik, it’s an arduous journey under the hot sun. At each village, she is met by groups of women, who greet her at the banks to sell their weaving, and it has proved an invaluable life source.

Read more about The Weavers. 

Every Natural Bilum has been woven with natural fibres. Exposure to harsh sunlight and water may cause damage. To clean bag, gently spot clean only as natural dyes will run if machine washed.

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