Noken or what is known as the traditional bag of the Pupuan people is a bag made of interwoven wood fiber material.
As previously explained, Papuan noken bags are made of wood. However, not a few noken are made from tree fibers or leaves that are processed into strong threads, then tied or woven together.
According to Kamusbesar.com, the Papuan noken bag is not only a traditional bag from Papua, this bag is also used as a dowry by the people of Papua. In addition, Papuans usually use Noken bags to carry agricultural products such as vegetables, tubers and also to bring trade goods to the market.
The Noken bag also has another uniqueness, namely the way it is used, which is carried or placed on the head. Not only that, the Noken bag is also registered with UNESCO as one of the traditional works and world cultural heritage. Noken has been included in the world cultural heritage after being approved by UNESCO, this has been championed since December 4, 2012 at the UNESCO session in Paris, France.
This traditional bag is not just an ordinary bag. As we know in the previous discussion, it has uniqueness and extraordinary uses. But did you know that the noken bag also has its own symbol or philosophy.
The symbol of the Noken bag itself symbolizes a good life, peace, and fertility for people in Papua, especially mostly in the Central Highlands of Papua such as Mee or Ekari, Damal, Tapi, Dani, Lani and Bauzi tribes.
In addition, Noken is identical to Papuan women and what is more interesting is that this Noken can only be made by Papuan people. The women in Papua since childhood have had to learn to make the Noken bag.
This is because in making noken from the past until now, it can symbolize the maturity of the woman. Because if a Papuan woman has not been able to make a noken, she is not considered an adult and that is a requirement for marriage.
SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/id-id/gaya Hidup/berita/tas-noken-ter Listed-di-unesco-sarat-makna-bagi-perempuan-papua/ar-AARgXZ0?li=AAfu64g
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