Bilum & Bilas - Amaki Necklace - Silver - Papua New Guinea
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A piece holding a story you’ll want to share. This necklace captures the essence of the centuries old craft of PNG weaving in one delicate and minimal pendant. This keepsake transitions from day to formal outfits effortlessly. The perfect unique gift for you or for the discerning women in your world. Each piece supports PNG female artisans employed for their traditional skills. Our Amaki Necklace is a gift for good.
- 45cm/18inch fine chain in sterling silver, rose or yellow gold filled
- 25mm gold or silver plated brass warped disc with 25mm handwoven natural fibre disc pendant
- Gold filled won’t wear like plating - its thick layer of gold content is heat bonded to a metal core to ensure its lustre for years to come.
- 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 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