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This style of bilum originates from the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. The 'bush' rope used to weave the bilum is made from 100% natural fibre using the traditional technique of hand rolling plant fibres into twine over the knee. The process is carried out by women who then use natural materials such as berries, leaves and muds to dye the fibres, before weaving them into bilums of many different sizes and patterns. Each pattern tells a story and carries great cultural signifi... Melanesia, Ethnic Bag, Net Bag, Plant Fibres, String Bag, The Highlands, Knitted Bags, Traditional Techniques

Traditional Techniques

‘Sigan' Bilum

This style of bilum originates from the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. The 'bush' rope used to weave the bilum is made from 100% natural fibre using the traditional technique of hand rolling plant fibres into twine over the knee. The process is carried out by women who then use natural materials such as berries, leaves and muds to dye the fibres, before weaving them into bilums of many different sizes and patterns. Each pattern tells a story and carries great cultural signifi...

‘Punano' Tray

This type of wicker-ware is often referred to as 'Buka Baskets' as the technique originated in Buka, Bougainville, although today this type of basket is often made in the Southern Highlands region of Papua New Guinea.This tray is particularly large and is perfect for a display item, or for use as a tray for entertaining or everyday use. Approximate dimensions with handles are 53cm diameter and 7cm depth.

Authentic bilum from Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.The natural twine used to weave this bilum is made by women using traditional techniques of hand rolling local bush plants and trees. The rope is then hand coloured using natural dyes blended from leaves, berries and mud. The techniques and weaving process are very intricate yet give a beautiful, unique and 100% natural product, so strong it'll last for years.The natural earth tones in this bilum will compliment any outfi... Natural Earth, Natural Dyes, Bush Plant, Purple Handbags, Weaving Process, Hand Roll

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Authentic bilum from Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.The natural twine used to weave this bilum is made by women using traditional techniques of hand rolling local bush plants and trees. The rope is then hand coloured using natural dyes blended from leaves, berries and mud. The techniques and weaving process are very intricate yet give a beautiful, unique and 100% natural product, so strong it'll last for years.The natural earth tones in this bilum will compliment any outfi...

‘Kadovar' Bilum

Authentic bilum from Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.The natural twine used to weave this bilum is made by women using traditional techniques of hand rolling local bush plants and trees. The rope is then hand coloured using natural dyes blended from leaves, berries and mud. The techniques and weaving process are very intricate, yet give a beautiful, unique and 100% natural product, so strong it'll last for years.The natural earth tones in this bilum will compliment any outf...