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AMONG EQUALS is a not-for-profit brand that merges art and fashion with the beauty of traditional Bilum weaving. We are dedicated to providing artisan weavers from Papua New Guinea with a platform to sell their Bilum globally. Our mission is to celebrate and amplify their craft by significantly expanding their market, bringing Bilum to the global fashion market.

The Zig Zag or Snake pattern is one loved by many weavers and speaks to the belief that some ancestors take the form of snakes.

This Bilum is handwoven from acrylic and wool yarn as well as upcycled knitwear using traditional weaving techniques.

Care: To clean bag, remove pom pom and tassel, cold machine wash and line dry.

80% Acrylic 20% Wool

Artisan weaver Aloma Joel, 29, lives with her husband and three children in Fanuifa, a small village in Goroka. Aloma uses the income she earns from bilum to support her family and provide schooling for her children. Aloma’s signature pattern is the Kundu design, a tribute to her mother who taught her the art of weaving.

38cm wide
29cm high
68cm strap

Small size body and medium strap length.

Size Chart

Australia (Express) Free for orders over $250*

Delivered in 1-2 (Metro) or 2-5 (Rural) working days.

New Zealand (DHL Express) Free for orders over $350*

Delivered in 1-3 working days.

International (DHL Express) Free for orders over $350USD*

Delivered in 2-6 working days.

Returns: We offer returns and exchanges within the specified timeframe for your region. For more detail please see our Returns Policy.