Garriwa (Sea Turtle)
A detailed lino print design depicting a sea turtle surrounded by sea shells.
Elizabeth is from the Burrarra language group and her homeland is Gupanga, Arnhem Land.
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Waterlily
This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile piece is a one-off, limited edition piece. Bábbarra Women’s Centre supports the economic independence of Indigenous women in the Arnhem Land community of Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia. Designs created by the women at Bábbarra reflect strong cultural knowledge, which is passed down to younger generations through their textile design practice.
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Waterlily
This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile piece is a one-off, limited edition piece. Bábbarra Women’s Centre supports the economic independence of Indigenous women in the Arnhem Land community of Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia. Designs created by the women at Bábbarra reflect strong cultural knowledge, which is passed down to younger generations through their textile design practice.
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Team seagulls
This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile piece is a one-off, limited edition piece. Bábbarra Women’s Centre supports the economic independence of Indigenous women in the Arnhem Land community of Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia. Designs created by the women at Bábbarra reflect strong cultural knowledge, which is passed down to younger generations through their textile design practice.
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Red and blue Lily
This lily grows in the billabong on Leon’s grandmothers country.
‘We always go there for long-neck turtle, good hunting at that place.
We eat the lily also.’
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Jelly Fish
Joy made this design as a waring to all the kids.. ‘don’t go into the water during Jelly fish season!’
Joy 2023
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Vibrant love
Celebrating a special occasion, expressing your gratitude, or simply wanting to show someone you care, the vibrant love basket is the perfect choice. It is a gift that speaks volumes without saying a word, leaving a lasting impression of love and joy on the recipients heart.
Art Centre notes:
The basket is made of natural raffia, seeds.
The dyes are commercial and colour fast. It uses a traditional over and under weaving technique
Size of bowl: 9 x 20cm
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New Growth
This basket signifies new growth once a forgotten relic of the past, had now become a living breathing testament to the power of new beginnings. It stood as symbol of resilience and renewal, a reminder that even in the darkest of places, life could find a way to thrive and flourish.
Art Centre notes:
The basket is made of natural raffia, seed, using over and under weaving techniques. The dyes are commercial fast.
The dyes are commercial and colour fast.
Size of bowl: 7 x 20cm
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Down at the beach
I love going down to the beach it’s a magical place where the sky meets the sea, and the sand stretches out in all directions as far as the eye can see. It’s a place where worries melt away with the crashing waves and salty breeze, where the sun kisses your skin and the seagulls sing their melodies tunes.
Art Centre notes:
The basket is made of natural raffia / shells, dyes are commercial and colour fast, using a traditional over and under weaving technique.
Artist: Fiona Mosby
Created: Moa Arts, Kubin 2024.
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Stormy Afternoon
This basket is about when going down to the jetty for fishing on a stormy afternoon, the sky painted in shades of ominous ray, as raindrops tap against the window panes like a soft melody.
Art Centre notes: The basket is made of natural raffia / shells.
The dyes are commercial and colour fast. it uses a traditional over and under weaving technique
Artist: Fiona Mosby
Created: Moa Arts, 2024