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Nitmiluk Range. Yams by Rita Cameron

The Nitmiluk Range is a collaboration between the Banatjarl Strongbala Wimun Grup and Djilpin Arts. The range features scarves and sarongs in designs by Djilpin’s artists at Beswick, offered exclusively through the Nitmiluk Gift Shop. This collaboration promotes local Aboriginal enterprises on Jawoyn Country, supporting training, development and strengthens the connections between our communities in the Katherine Region. A percentage of your purchase is paid direct to the Artist.

The Nitmiluk Scarf features digitally printed designs by Djilpin artists from Beswick Community. Fabric has the luxury of silk but blended with viscose for breathable comfort – perfect for everyday use. A wearable artwork investment suitable for summer or winter.

Material: Silk / Viscose blend

Size: 46cm x 180cm

Categories: Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation

Name: Rita Cameron

Language: Myili

Community: Maningrida

Biography:

Rita was born in Pine Creek NT and grew up in Maningrida. She has lived in Beswick for twenty years. Her mother taught Rita to weave mats, baskets and dilly bags. Rita developed her own woven animal designs and creates everything from stingrays and mermaids, to wild pigs and bushfoods such as yams. She has exhibited for Djilpin Arts in Indonesia, Melbourne and Darwin.

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