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Handwoven Stringbag Earrings, Silver (925)

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: Jesse Ashley



Biography:

Jesse was born in Nhulunbuy to artist parents Rita Cameron and Simon Ashley.

Jesse learned to harvest and dye and weave pandanus fibres from Gapuwiyak where she grew up. Jesse has added woven wire jewellery to her skills and is an arts worker at Ghunmarn Culture Centre, Beswick. 


© the artist / art centre