Bilum bag

$350.00 

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Bilum bag
Bilum bag
Bilum bag
Bilum bag

Hand woven string bag made by women in Papua New Guinea.  Striped pattern on front and back.  Sourced from natural plant fibers collected, dried, and woven into bush rope.  A single bilum can take 4-8 hours.  Each bag shows the name of the weaver, origin location, and material.  Approximate dimensions - rectangle: 17"length x 14.5"width, shoulder drop 18" or round: 12"length x 12", shoulder drop 18."

Bilum bag
Bilum bag
Bilum bag
Bilum bag