Diamond Bilum Shopper by Lina Shopper who is originally from the

who is originally from the village of Gepahina in Kama

Stripe pattern imitates the elegant stripes of a cuscus

This shopper is in the Mask design

an artisan collective based along Papua New Guinea’s Sepik River

not only is it a symbol of abundance and prosperity

Diamond Bilum Shopper by Lina Shopper who is originally from theThe 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