Zanoa Skin Pik Bilum Pouch by Salitia Pouches Hand made cotton pom pom

Hand made cotton pom pom and tassel with wooden beads

A modern design

its the sharp knife slicing through the pig

Edward and wife

and is a mark of pride amongst the weavers at having learnt an additional language

Zanoa Skin Pik Bilum Pouch by Salitia Pouches Hand made cotton pom pomThe Skin Pik design is local to Goroka and symbolizes when 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. This Bilum Pouch is handwoven from wool and acrylic yarn using traditional weaving techniques This clutch is lined with cotton canvas. Model image for size reference.