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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: Jessica Blitner-George


Community: Wugularr (Beswick)


Biography:

Jessica was born in Katherine and has lived in Beswick since her family moved there from Roper River when she was a child. Jessica is an Artsworker for Djilpin and has produced designs for gold and silver jewellery, textiles and print. She also paints in the tradition of her Grandmother, the late artist Angelina George.


© the artist / art centre