The women of Maningrida and surrounding homelands use a combination of locally found seeds, bone and shells to make a variety of jewellery including necklaces. earrings and bracelets. Many of the artists use complex patterns and designs to make their beautiful creations.
Name: Jay Jurrupula
Language: Kune/Rembarrnga
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Jay grew up in Korlobidahdah outstation about 2 hours from Maningrida. She start to learn weaving techniques when she was 17 years old by watching her grandmother, mother and auntie.
jay is also a painter and learnt her Rak from her Great- great grandfather and father.
Jay has been exhibited nationally and internationally. She is a busy mum with three children and also works at Babbarra Designs located in the Women's Centre in Maningrida.
Wak Wak “This is two black crows, baby and mother, there are living in the waterhole there, near to Kurrurldul. It’s a dream, longtime, but it’s still there. We call the crow Wak.” – Melba Read more…
