Skin Pik Bilum | 2817

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This one-of-a-kind Skin Pik Bilum by not-for-profit brand Among Equals was lovingly woven by artisan weaver Susan Delfin in Papua New Guinea. 

The Skin Pik design is local to Goroka and symbolises 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.

 

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  • Product Info

    Material:
    80% Acrylic 20% Wool

    Dimensions:
    53cm wide
    34cm high
    84cm strap

    Embellishments:
    Premium Wool Tassel in White. Features a Malachite, symbol of protection, balance and healing.

    Meet the Weaver:
    Artisan weaver Susan Delphin, 45, has been weaving for 30 years. She lives with her husband and four children and is a senior leader in her community. Susan uses the income she earns from bilum to support her family, providing schooling for her children. Weaving is her joy - an intricate snake pattern is her signature, woven in the brightest hues.

  • About The Brand

    Not-For-Profit fashion brand Among Equals was founded by textile designer, Caroline Sherman, in 2015 after she fell in love with the craft of Bilum bags, which were on display at an expo in Sydney. 

    In 2015, Caroline made her first trip to Papua New Guinea to immerse in the weavers' world and view their annual Bilum Festival held in Goroka. During her travels, she met women from different regions and the idea for the Among Equals endeavour was cemented. Today, the brand works with communities across Papua New Guinea, including the Goroka, Mount Hagen, Telefomin and Madang regions, and is proud to count more than 2,000 weavers in its fold.

    Through its trade of Bilum, Among Equals is dedicated to improving the communities' well-being, including funding and construction of Blue Haus, a safe shelter for the weavers to come together, learn and weave.

  • Shipping + Returns

    Shipping + Returns

    Orders are dispatched within 1-3 working days.

    We are committed to keeping our delivery costs fair, low and fully transparent.

    Free Std Shipping on Orders Over $150*

    In order to keep your costs down and our pricing simple, delivery is FREE for ALL NASH + BANKS customers within Australia if you spend $150 or more on full-priced items in one transaction*.

    Express Shipping and Click & Collect options also available. 

    This does not include BULKY ITEMS. You'll either be charged shipping on bulky items at the checkout or we will contact you separately with a freight quote. Please see individual product pages to see if an item is considered BULKY.

    *Free shipping does not apply to international orders.

    Please refer to our shipping policy for more detail and international shipping rates.

    For information about returns, please check our returns policy.
     

  • Values
    • Artisan
    • Ethical
    • Gives Back
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