Diamond Bilum Shopper by Lina embellishment This clutch is lined with

This clutch is lined with cotton canvas

traditionally in Goroka it is given to a newly wed as a sign of wealth and prosperity for their new married life

Note: All bags are handmade and therefore vary slightly in size

created in a limited series of 10 pieces by a collective of 15 weavers – this collaboration has helped us connect to an additional 100 women living near Goroka in Papua New Guinea

please handle with care

Diamond Bilum Shopper by Lina embellishment This clutch is lined withThe story behind the Diamond design is rich in culture and is held dear to the women of Papua New Guinea, not only is it a symbol of abundance and prosperity, traditionally in Goroka it is given to a newly wed as a sign of wealth and prosperity for their new married life. The natural fibres are sourced from surrounding vegetation including the Sisal and Pandanus plant, laboriously beaten, twisted into string and then woven. Weavers expertly utilise