Mat Design 2717

Mat Design 2717

 

  • The Mat design is a creative, decorative pattern that can take many forms. Inspiration is taken from the floor mats that the women sit on when they come together to weave.

  • This Bilum is handwoven from acrylic and wool yarn as well as upcycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques.

  • Large size body and medium strap length. 

    • Adornments sold separately. 

    47cm wide
    35cm high
    89cm strap

    Artisan weaver Elsa Kavin, 32, lives with her family in the Bena Bena valley near Fanuifa in Goroka. She is the sole income earner in her extended family and takes care of six people, including supporting her younger sisters children’s school fees. Elsa has been weaving since she was young, a craft learned from her mother, and today she has made the vibrant snake pattern her signature.

    Read more about The Weavers.

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

    * Adornments sold separately

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