Status: Stock
Featuring artwork design by Julie, inspired by the bush plants of the region that live in the water ways and provide important habitat for collecting bush tucker.
Add a touch of Arnhem bush spirit to your table setting or an eye catching feature to your hall table with this beautiful Djilpin table runner. 100% pure linen. Designed in Wugularr / Beswick, Arnhem Land, NT.
Printed in Australia. 160cm x 45cm
Name: Julie Ashley
Language: Rittharrngu
Community: Wugularr (Beswick)
Biography:
Julie was born on Elcho Island off the coast of Arnhem Land. She was taught to weave with pandanus and to collect the natural bush dyes by her mother. Julie has created a range of contemporary fibre artefacts such as lampshades, hats, mobiles and quirky animals including fish, turtles and dragonflies. She has also designed for Djilpin's textiles range and created two limited edition screen prints. Julie leads weaving workshops and works at Djilpin's gallery and museum.
Julie has conducted weaving workshops in Canberra, Darwin and Beswick. As well as being an artist, Julie is an Arts Worker at Djilpin Arts in Beswick.
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