String bags can vary greatly. Artists commonly use a mix of naturally dyed and undyed fibre to create a striking variation of coloured bands. Some artists also incorporate different types of looping to produce different patterns and textured finishes. Each type of fibre bag, mat, basket and dilly bag has its own name in the various languages spoken in the Maningrida region.
Name: Esther Yarllarlla
Language: Ndjébbana
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Esther is a highly skilled weaver, who has been weaving with her family since she was a young girl. Esther lives with her family in Maningrida, who she helps to support through her income from weaving.
Esther's first language is Ndjebbana, from the Western Arnhem Land region, and her country is Malabonowa.
Bush Jewellery – Necklace 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 Read more…
Bush Jewellery – Necklace 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 Read more…
Mat Works in fibre from the Maningrida region are widely recognised as some of the finest in Australia. Artists confidently push the boundaries of fibre craft and cultural expression, adapting traditional techniques and forms to Read more…