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Tjilkamata by Dulcie Sharpe

This beautiful silk scarf depicts Tjilkamata (echidna) from original artworks by Dulcie Sharpe.

100% silk scarf printed and sewn in Australia, approximately 65 x 174 cm

Town Camp Designs is a collection of products created by Ewyenper Atwatye, Tangentyere Artists and Yarrenyty Arltere Artists. Yarrenyty Arltere Artists is a 100% Aboriginal owned and run art centre. All sales directly support the artists, with all profit going towards artists fees and future projects. 

100% silk, printed and sewn in Australia, approx 65 x 174 cm. If you look after your scarf it will last for years!

Hand wash in cold water. Mix a very small amount of a delicate laundry liquid in cold water. Swirl scarf in the water. Do not soak. Rinse in cold water, remove all laundry liquid. To dry – do not wring, remove excess water by pressing between a towel. Dry flat in shade. If you would like to iron, use the silk setting / coolest setting.

Name: Dulcie Sharpe


Language: Luritja


Community: Larapinta Valley Town Camp


Biography:

Dulcie was born at Jay creek. Her mother is from Papunya and she is a Luritja speaker. Dulcie was enrolled in the Certificate 2 in Art and Craft with Batcheolor College form 2004 - 2008. Her inspiration for her art comes form animals and bush tucker. She enjoys teaching children about bush tucker and bush law. She has been involved in the public art works for the Alice Springs Hospital, Gillen Primary School and the Yarrenyty Arltere Learning Centre.


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