eventually building up the size of the Bilum
created in a numbered series by collectives of 10 to 15 weavers
thoughtfully handcrafted in small editions
The story goes that at each important life event
This crossbody bilum is Senis Rope
A.E x Sarah-Jane Clarke Colour:Plum eventually building up the sizeThis beautifully crafted limited edition line of 60 Mamari Bilum bags was created in partnership with the Wewak weavers, an artisan collective based along Papua New Guineas Sepik River, led by longtime collaborator and cultural advisor, Lina Singu, her son, Edward and wife, Tanila. Handwoven in nylon, in shades of rich plum and forest green, and themed around a traditional circular Bilum shape, the Mamari bags feature a natural sisal base together