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BILUM AND BILAS AMAKI NECKLACE GOLD

$142.00

SKU: 20093846
Crocheted 'flower' of rapa fibre hangs below gold plated raw brass warped disc on 45 cm chain.
Bilum and Bilas create their beautiful jewellery & accessories in Papua New Guinea, employing local women using traditional methods. Bilum is the name of the woven bags in which the New Guineans carry their babies & bilas is the word for decoration or adornment (jewellery)
The bilums are made from the natural fibre of the rapa plant which is harvested, cut, stripped rolled & twisted to form the "string". It's then crocheted & woven to its final form. This technique is also used in the creation of their bilas.
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BILUM AND BILAS BIRD OF PARADISED EARRINGS GOLD

$219.00

SKU: 20104344
Bilum and Bilas earrings
Brass plated sterling silver studs 6.5 cm drop
Hand made in Papua New Guinea
Material is produced from hand foraged natural plant fibres
Harvested, hand woven and crocheted using ancient weaving techniques
Preserving traditional skills of the women of PNG
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BILUM AND BILAS LEWA BRACELET NATURAL ROSE GOLD

$189.00

SKU: 20104412
Bilum and Bilas elasticised bracelet
Hand made in Papua New Guinea
Rose gold plated sterling silver bar
Material is produced from hand foraged natural plant fibres
Harvested, hand woven and crocheted using ancient weaving techniques
Ethically made, preserving traditional skills of the women of PNG
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BILUM AND BILAS MALALA NECKLACE GOLD

$198.00

SKU: 20093877
Four 'flowers' of crocheted rapa hang on a gold disc with seed pearl at bottom of pendant.
7.5 cm drop - 45cm chain
Bilum and Bilas create their beautiful jewellery & accessories in Papua New Guinea, employing local women using traditional methods. Bilum is the name of the woven bags in which the New Guineans carry their babies & bilas is the word for decoration or adornment (jewellery)
The bilums are made from the natural fibre of the rapa plant which is harvested, cut, stripped rolled & twisted to form the "string". It's then crocheted & woven to its final form. This technique is also used in the creation of their bilas.
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BILUM AND BILAS MEMENTO NECKLACE GOLD

$229.00

SKU: 20104436
Bilum and Bilas brass plated sterling silver necklace with shell and fibre
Hand made in Papua New Guinea
Material is produced from hand foraged natural plant fibres
Harvested, hand woven and crocheted using ancient weaving techniques
Ethically made, preserving traditional skills of the women of PNG
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BILUM AND BILAS PEARL DROP NECKLACE SILVER LINK CHAIN

$159.00

SKU: 20104443
Bilum and Bilas sterling silver necklace with pearl drop
Hand made in Papua New Guinea
Material is produced from hand foraged natural plant fibres
Harvested, hand woven and crocheted using ancient weaving techniques
Ethically made, preserving traditional skills of the women of PNG
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BILUM AND BILAS PEARL STACK BRACELET

$199.00

SKU: 20093938
Bilum beads, shell stacks & pearls combine with brass to present this 20 cm long bracelet.
Bilum and Bilas create their beautiful jewellery & accessories in Papua New Guinea, employing local women using traditional methods. Bilum is the name of the woven bags in which the New Guineans carry their babies & bilas is the word for decoration or adornment (jewellery)
The bilums are made from the natural fibre of the rapa plant which is harvested, cut, stripped rolled & twisted to form the "string". It's then crocheted & woven to its final form. This technique is also used in the creation of their bilas.
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BILUM AND BILAS STATEMENT HIBISCUS NECKLACE

$199.00

SKU: 20104351
Bilum and Bilas brass plated sterling silver chain necklace
Adjustable length
Hand made in Papua New Guinea
Material is produced from hand foraged natural plant fibres
Harvested, hand woven and crocheted using ancient weaving techniques
Preserving traditional skills of the women of PNG
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BILUM AND BILAS TOTEM CLUSTER BRACELET SILVER

$219.00

SKU: 20104450
Bilum and Bilas sterling silver bracelet with shell and fibre
Hand made in Papua New Guinea
Material is produced from hand foraged natural plant fibres
Harvested, hand woven and crocheted using ancient weaving techniques
Ethically made, preserving traditional skills of the women of PNG
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BILUM AND BILAS TRI WARP EARRINGS

$139.00

SKU: 20093983
A textured sculptural earring to curate a global and cultured style. Handcrafted in Papua New Guinea by female artisans employed for their traditional weaving skills. Let your style have purpose.
7 cm drop