X Design

X Design

  • The Letter X design signifies that the weaver isn’t formally educated, but that she can support her family through weaving Bilum. It is a testament that even without a formal education, she has perfected her craft.
  • 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.
  • Adornments sold separately

39cm wide
29cm high
88cm strap

Artisan weaver Salome Park, 30, is married with five children. Her eldest daughter, Rachel, 13, has started to learn the craft from her mother after school. Salome’s husband is currently setting up a nature park for tourists in Goroka, meanwhile Salome weaves whenever she can to support the family’s income.

Read more about The Weavers. 

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

* Adornments sold separately

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