Skin Pik Bilum Clutch by Ziporah all The natural fibres are sourced

The natural fibres are sourced from surrounding vegetation including the Sisal and Pandanus plant

This is a medium size bilum

those with higher status were treated to finer parts of the pig

created in a numbered series by collectives of 10 to 15 weavers

Mini size body and long strap length

Skin Pik Bilum Clutch by Ziporah all The natural fibres are sourcedOur unique 'One of a Kind' clutches brings together the weavers most loved patterns and palettes, thoughtfully handcrafted. The Skin Pik design is local to Goroka and symbolizes when when women came together to eat, those with higher status were treated to finer parts of the pig, the women of lower status were left to wait. The design speaks of independence and empowerment. This Bilum is handwoven from wool and acrylic yarn using traditional weaving