NECKLACES

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

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

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

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.

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.