Bilum & Bilas - Bar Earrings - Gold - Papua New Guinea
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Subtly celebrate the unconventional everyday.
A minimal, paired back earring uniting past and present in a modern earring with a traditionally woven feature disc. Each piece is handcrafted by female artisans in Papua New Guinea and purchases help them earn a living from their cultural heritage.
- 10mm gold plated brass earrings with natural fibre disc
- Ear posts sterling silver
- Natural fibre is called rapa in local language - similar to sisal plant - hand foraged and processed
- Handwoven by female artisans in PNG
- Ethically made by social enterprise employing artisans to hand weave each piece
- Comes in Bilum & Bilas jewellery box
- Artisan bio and stamped authenticity certificate included
CARING FOR YOUR JEWELLERY
Due to the handmade process and traditional fibres used in each piece, imperfections are normal and natural softening and colour change may occur overtime.
- Extend the life of your jewellery by keeping it dry
- Clean the metal of your piece with a soft dry cloth after every wear
- Store your piece in a sealed box away from direct sunlight and humidity
- Remove when showering, swimming or exercising
- Avoid contact with make-up, sunscreen, lotions, perfumes or hairspray
- Avoid contact with pale colour clothes as dyes used in your piece may not be colour fast
- For sterling silver pieces – clean with a soft silver polish cloth carefully avoiding the natural fibres within the piece
- For yellow and rose gold filled and brass pieces – clean with a soft polish cloth carefully avoiding the natural fibres within the piece