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Handwoven Dillybag Pendant, 9ct Gold/Silver

Wagilak Yapa Watj (Wagilak Sisters) range –
exclusive jewellery from indigenous women of Beswick. Developed in studio workshops with jeweller Kate Sale and weaver Fiona Gavino, traditional fibre artists are translating their skills into a series of fine woven wire earrings and pendants. Hand woven in sliver, gold and copper, traditional forms are transformed as delicate interpretations of string and dilly bags, baskets and mats.

Featuring sterling silver, 9ct gold and copper (all nickel-free work).

Name: Desleigh Shields


Community: Wugularr (Beswick)


Biography:

Desleigh was born in Katherine, NT and lives at Wugularr Community with her husband and young daughter, Desleigh learned traditional pandanus techniques from her Grandmother Jessica Pamkal and her Auntie Rita Cameron. Desleigh used her knowledge of weaving to create her own earrings, joining the Woven Wire Weaving program with Djilpin Arts in 2024. Desleigh was an Aboriginal Health Worker with Sunrise Health before joining the Artsworker team at Djilpin.


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