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Handwoven Dillybag Earrings, Copper/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: Shekira Kennedy


Language: Kriol, Wägilak



Biography:

Shekira Kennedy was born in Darwin and has lived in Beswick all her life. 

Shekira descends from a long line of Rittarngu/Wagilak mothers, aunties and grandmothers and has been around traditional weaving practice since a young age.

Shekira started working with woven wire since 2026 and has modelled Djilpin Arts' fine woven wire jewellery range.


© the artist / art centre