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Handwoven Dillybag 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: Rita Cameron


Language: Myili


Community: Maningrida


Biography:

Rita was born in Pine Creek NT and grew up in Maningrida. She has lived in Beswick for twenty years. Her mother taught Rita to weave mats, baskets and dilly bags. Rita developed her own woven animal designs and creates everything from stingrays and mermaids, to wild pigs and bushfoods such as yams. She has exhibited for Djilpin Arts in Indonesia, Melbourne and Darwin.


© the artist / art centre