Bilum - Purple

Description

A bilum is a traditional hand made bag from Papua New Guinea. A bilum serves as a multi purpose accessory for carrying garden produce and shopping or other heavy household items. Bilums are often used to hold sleeping babies while mothers work in their gardens. Even today, a bilum remains a convenient item for village women and men.

This bilum has a traditional design in contemporary colours and was made by a village woman to supplement the family income. It was made by hand using a needle woven loop stitch. Measurement 16in x 16 in (40cm x 40cm)

Proceeds from the sale of this item goes to the Mando Project, Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Health and Education Project in the Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea.

I am a volunteer teacher with this project, and have just recently returned from working on this project. Please convo me if you would like more information.

Free postage - packaging and shipping provided by Empress Wu Designs
Australian conversion = AU$30

Added on Dec 22, 2009