Bilum & Bilas / Heritage Plain Bilum (Bag) Small
Bilum & Bilas / Heritage Plain Bilum (Bag) Small
These beautiful hand woven bilum are made by the Bilum & Bilas artisans. Bilum & Bilas is a Papua New Guinean based social enterprise that generates employment for its creatives through the creation of contemporary accessories handcrafted using traditional skills.
Every bilum is meticulously crafted from natural fibres following time-honoured traditions and stories from the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The accents and patterns within the piece are reflections of the weavers creativity, skill and story.
Bilums are designed to stretch and accommodate whatever you need to carry. Exact measurements vary. Sales directly support livelihoods and the preservation of ancestral techniques.
For a superb short film on the story of the Bilum and its weavers, please check out The Bilum Story.
Image credit: © Bilum & Bilas
Please note:—-
Every Bilum & Bilas piece is stored in a calico bag with care instructions. If you would like your item gift wrapped also, please add this additional service to your order.
Due to the handmade process and traditional fibres used to create each bilum, imperfections are normal and add to the charm of your piece. Some natural softening and colour changes may occur over time. Further information on how to care for your Bilum & Bilas piece can be found on their website at Care.
We use Australia Post’s flat rates for small, medium and large parcels <5kg. https://auspost.com.au/sending/send-within-australia Most of our parcels are classified as small or medium parcels after taking into account packaging. If postage is going to be more, we will let you know. This item falls into the small category. We use Hero’s mailers to send our small and medium parcels as they can be re-used and then popped in the compost. They cost approx. $1.4-1.84 each. Alternatively, you’re more than welcome to nominate ‘Click & Collect’ to save your pennies and swing by during business hours to see us.
