Bilum - double pouch Approx Size-14cm W x 8cm

Approx Size-14cm W x 8cm H

therefore weaving is limited to about 8 months of the year

which are cut to form pile surfaces resembling velvet

A great piece to add to your vintage collection

Bilum - double pouch Approx Size-14cm W x 8cmTraditionally used to transport goods and babies bilums are handcrafted from woven yarn by a method known as knotless netting or looping, a century old tradition. This is quite a time consuming process from sourcing and collecting plants, beating, drying, twisting, dying and weaving. A single bilum can take 4 8 weeks to complete. Made primarily by women, the money generated from each sale goes directly back to the artisan and her family, helping pay