Bilum- Traditional on White

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 depicting the national symbol of Papua New Guinea, the Bird of Paradise, in traditional colours - red, black and yellow on a white background . This bilum was made by a village woman to supplement the family income. It was made by hand using a needle woven loop stitch. Measurement 10in x 12 in (26cm x 30cm) Handle 24in (60cm)

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.

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Australian conversion = AU$27.50

Added on Sep 03, 2009