Lina Skin Pik Bilum Tote mini The Forest Tree pattern draws

The Forest Tree pattern draws inspiration from the majestic shapes and structure of forest trees

extended steps that resemble climbing pathways

bringing joy to a task that would otherwise be hard

She carries them back up to her house on the mountain side

The Mountain design tells the story of women who live in the mountains

Lina Skin Pik Bilum Tote mini The Forest Tree pattern drawsThe 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. 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 natural dyes made from