Bilum & Bilas - Warp Earrings - Papua New Guinea
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The Warp Earrings are timeless, wearable artworks, handwoven by PNG artisans using ancient weaving skills. These modern textured gold discs ajoin traditional woven discs to form a unique wearable art piece.
Ethically made they transition effortlessly through the seasons, suiting any occasion. A perfect gift for you or for the discerning women in your life.
- 20mm gold plated brass earring
- 25mm natural fibre disc
- Ear post 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