Memento Necklace - Papua New Guinea

Evoking the beauty and symbolism of Oceania, the Memento Necklace by Bilum & Bilas combines contemporary style with ancient craftsmanship. A delicate gold-filled paperclip chain is adorned with two meaningful charms — a handwoven natural fibre bead and a miniature cowry shell — symbolising the connection between land, sea, and culture. Each fibre bead is woven from rapa, a natural plant fibre similar to sisal, foraged, prepared, and woven entirely by hand by women artisans in Papua New Guinea.

This necklace honours centuries of cultural craftsmanship while supporting fair, sustainable livelihoods for women artisans in Papua New Guinea.

• Handwoven rapa fibre bead and natural cowry shell charm
• 45 cm gold-filled paperclip chain
• Gold-filled chains resist wear — heat-bonded for long-lasting shine
• Crafted using ancestral weaving techniques passed through generations
• Comes in a Bilum & Bilas jewellery box with artisan bio and authenticity certificate
• Preserves traditional skills and supports women’s economic empowerment

Due to the handcrafted nature of this piece, each necklace is beautifully unique.