Our mission is to empower the weavers of Papua New Guinea by generating life-changing income for marginalised women living in underprivileged settlements in Port Moresby. Each Bilum takes around 6 weeks to weave by hand and communicates life stories through pattern and colour. The Mountain Design, for example, tells the story of a young girl’s arduous journey to sell her Bilum.
From the proceeds, the weavers are able to support their families and pay for crucial services, such as a school bus which connects students from remote regions to daily learning. Among equals is a not-for-profit brand merging art, fashion and community with the ancient practice of Bilum weaving. Together we celebrate the weavers craft and the idea that ethical fashion can be founded in time-honoured techniques and sustainable processes.
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