Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item.
Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, round and oblong.
Name: Cecilie Djalarrnami Mopbarrmbrr
Language: Marrangu
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Cecilie is an early career fibre artist whose work mostly comprises of woven mats. She has an eye for subtle detail makes her pieces striking and immensely popular.
Cecilie grew up surrounded by strong, accomplished weavers. She learnt to weave from her mother, Joy Gadawarr, her aunties Evonne Munuyngu and Mary Dhapalany, and continues to weave alongside her sister, Melinda Gedjen. Cecilie continues to learn from the older women and pass this knowledge onto her daughter, whom she is currently teaching.
Cecilie's totems are Sugarbag and Mewal.
Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave Read more…
Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave Read more…
Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave Read more…