BEK & MERI BILUM

Deeply woven into all aspects of social and cultural identity in Papua Nes Guinea, each bilum is unique and symbolic, telling reallife stories of people, communities, places and events.Traditionally used to transport goods and babies, they are extremely strong, durable, versatile and expansive. The natural fibre “bushrope” bilums are made using 100% plant materials, meaning that they are ethically and sustainably made. They are handcrafted from woven yarn, by a traditional method known as “knotlessnetting” or “looping", an ancient craft that has been passed down from generation to generation over centuries. This is a time consuming process -from sourcing and collecting the plants, to beating, drying, twisting, dying and weaving, a single bag can take 4 -8 weeks to make. Being handmade, each bag is a unique, bespoke piece. When buying a bilum or woven homeware via Bek&Meri, you are buying something unique, preserving a tradition, supporting weeks of labour and improving the wellbeing and livelihood of these hardworking artisans. Because all Bek&Meri products are all individually and carefully handselected, you can be assured that you will always receive a product of exceptional quality and workmanship.

W: 36 cm - l: 70 cm - shoulder trap: 40 cm.