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This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile piece is a one-off, limited edition piece. Bábbarra Women’s Centre supports the economic independence of Indigenous women in the Arnhem Land community of Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia. Designs created by the women at Bábbarra reflect strong cultural knowledge, which is passed down to younger generations through their textile design practice.

Name: Verity Bangarra


Language: Ndjébbana, Gunbalang


Community: Maningrida


Biography:

Verity was born in Maningrida and is a Kunibidji land owner. Her mother was from Djinkarr and her father was born at Babbarra.

Verity has 7 children from the ages of 25 to 7 and she remembers bringing the oldest to the women's centre in 1998 when it was a creche as well as a creative workshop.

Verity was taught printing by the late Helen Williams, founder of the centre. Verity's totems are Lady Dreaming and Djabayéna and she also makes work about Makéddja (Turtle). 

 

 

 


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