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Mindirr (Pandanus Bag)

Miṉḏirr (dilly bags) are made from gunga (Pandanus spiralis), baḻgurr (kurrajong) and natural bush dyes. The body of the miṉḏirr is made from gunga, and the handles from baḻgurr. Once the gunga fronds and baḻgurr bark have been collected, they are stripped and prepared then boiled with the dyes.

Miṉḏirr were used traditionally for every day utilitarian purposes, particularly collecting bush foods such as bäḻtji (yam). Traditionally, the baḻgurr handles were worn across the forehead while the body of the miṉḏirr sat at the back, between the shoulder blades making it easily accessible when collecting ŋatha (food).

Categories: Bula'bula Arts

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.


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