Nukinu Bilum

Bag Number 3104

Description Description

The Half Diamond is a traditional pattern associated with a young woman’s journey into adulthood. A girl would weave this design when she reaches the age of puberty.
Nukinu means 'Round Base Bag' in the Lalibu Kewabi dialect.
This Bilum is handwoven from acrylic and wool yarn as well as upcycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques.
Medium size body with a long strap.
Adornments sold separately.

Dimensions Dimensions

32cm wide
36cm high
87cm strap

Weaver Details Weaver Details

This Bilum was lovingly woven by Barbara Pagasa. Barbara lives with her husband Michael in Mount Hagen in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. She is a wonderful ambassador and aggregator of Among Equals and also a much-loved group leader and dedicated program coordinator at House Of Hope, a refuge she established for women requiring healthcare. Barbara takes these women in with tremendous compassion, warmth and kindness.

Care Care

To clean bag, cold machine wash and line dry.

* Adornments sold separately