Bilums are the main item produced by the Mt Hagen Handicrafts Group
A bilum is a bag made from hand woven fibres.
You will see them all over Papua New Gunea.
The women's bag is BIG and is often carried by a strap/carrying handle which is placed on the forehead.
The men's bag is smaller and is carried over the shoulder.
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| Bilums carried on the forehead |
