Dhirrithirri is a ceremonial skirt made from balgurr (kurrajong). They are worn by both men and women for different ceremonies particularly dhapi (boys initiation ceremony).
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.
Bathi (Pandanus Basket) Bathi are woven from the split leaves of the Screw Palm (Pandanus Spiralis). Coil weaving was introduced to Arnhem Land in the 1930s. It was adapted from techniques used by Indigenous women Read more…
Raypiny Dhawu (Fresh Water Story) All Aboriginal people originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular place in their land or the sea. These ‘spiritual reservoirs’ are often in the form of special waterholes Read more…
