Kundu Drum Design

Bag Number 3537

Description Description

The hourglass shaped Kundu Drum is used across Papua New Guinea in daily life and ceremonies. The Kundu design is inspired by this national icon, commonly believed to be the voice of their ancestors.

This Bilum is handwoven from acrylic and wool yarn as well as upcycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques.
Medium size body and long strap length.
Adornments sold separately.

Dimensions Dimensions

43cm wide
35cm high
73cm strap

Weaver Details Weaver Details

This Bilum was lovingly woven by Salome Park. Salome is married with five children. Her eldest daughter, Rachel, 15, has started to learn the craft from her mother after school. Salome's husband is currently setting up a nature park for tourists in Goroka, meanwhile Salome weaves whenever she can to support the family's income

Care Care

To clean bag, remove pom pom and tassel, cold machine wash and line dry.

* Adornments sold separately