Name: Margaret Djarrbalabal
Language: Ganalbingu
Biography:
Margaret Djarbalarbal is also known as Margaret Malibirr. An excellent weaver, she enjoys collecting pandanus, digging for roots and preparing the dye. She carefully chooses the freshest leaves for the best quality weaving.
Djerrk (Bush String Bag) Djerrk (Bush String Bag) is a flexible, open weave bag made from the bark of Balgurr (red-flowered Kurrajong) but can also be made using Banyan Tree or the Cocky Apple Tree. Read more…
Woven Mat Yolŋu weavers of Arnhem Land create utilitarian, ceremonial, and decorative pieces using naturally sourced materials. This mat is made from young Pandanus spiralis leaves, harvested with a wooden hook, stripped of prickles, and Read more…
Djerrk (Bush String Bag) Djerrk (Bush String Bag) is a flexible, open weave bag made from the bark of Balgurr (red-flowered Kurrajong) but can also be made using Banyan Tree or the Cocky Apple Tree. Read more…