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Kabono (river story) – $130 p/m

‘The freshwater birds are looking for manme (food), they’re down the river at Benembenemdi.The birds in my design are kurrubirlah, mandjangarli, barrak-barrak & ngalkordow. My dad told me about this story, he taught me how to do painting on the rock country and bark painting and hollow log. When I was 12 and 13 I started to paint freshwater birds that I saw at my country. My father painted lots of animals like kangaroo, bolong (rainbow serpent), bird, all kind of animal. He was a really good artist. This animal is from my country, place called Benembenemdi, that place is rock country with lots of sand and river.’ – Jay Jurrupula Rostron 2024. 

Freshwater birds showcased in this design:

‘kurrubirlah’ – bush stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius). Some Kune speakers have a variant pronunciation ‘kurruburlah’

‘mandjangarli’ – darter, (Anhinga melanogaster novaehollandiae).

‘barrak-barrak’ – little pied cormorant (Phalacrocax melanoleucas)

‘ngalkordow’ – brolga (Antigone rubicunda)

 

Design printed by Publisher Textiles in Sydney NSW

Thank you to the Bininj Kunwok Language Centre for assisting Babbarra Women’s with correct spelling and definitions of the freshwater birds showcased in Jay’s design. 

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Seedpods Fabric – Alice Guiness

Based on an original artwork by Alice Guiness called Seedpods. Digitally printed in China onto 100% Linen (the very soft and floaty type). Fabric width is 135cm (printed area), pre-cut into a 2 metre length.

Care instructions: Cold wash. Warm iron on reverse side. Dry cleaning is not recommended. Fabric has not been washed since printing and there will be a less than 1% shrinkage on the first wash.

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Mintjinperri – Angela Pants

This funky piece of wearable art is part of our collaboration with Publisher Textiles. Each of this pair is printed and made in Australia!

From the makers:

“These wide legged pants are the most fun pants to wear. Inspired by 1940’s stars Lauren Bacall, Katherine Hepburn, and Marlene Dietrich, they have a chic flow to them and are so comfortable. Featuring belt loops, a front zipper fly and button fastener and deep side pockets, they are made from a lightweight cotton linen blend. Balance out the wide leg silhouette with a simple fit and flare top or play with a more dramatic silhouette by pairing them with a voluminous blouse for a Lauren Bacall look.

Artwork: Mintjinperri
By Kelly Dixon
From Ikuntji Artists

Artwork details:
This print depicts the Papa Tjukurrpa (Dog Dreaming) in Mintjinperri, located East of Kintore. Mintjinperri is Pintupi country, owned by the Nungarrayi women. Mintjinperri is a site for woman’s business, where they gather for ceremony, using leaves to brush the earth. In this Tjukurrpa the Papas are walking around, searching for Kapi (waterholes). As they walk amongst the Tali (sandhills) and Puli (rocks) they leave footprints behind them. Today you can still see those footprints in the sand. This Tjukurrpa was passed down to Kelly from her mother, Alice Nampitjinpa Dixon, who received it from her mother, Panaria Nungarrayi. Panaria, Kelly’s maternal grandmother, is from Mintjinperri, this is her country and Tjukurrpa.

Garment Details:

  • Wide leg fit
  • High waisted
  • 5 belt loops
  • Deep side pockets
  • Button and zipper fly
  • Cotton linen fabric

Care instructions:

Cold gentle machine or hand wash
Line dry in shade
Warm iron on reverse
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry clean

Treat this handmade garment with love and it will love you back. To prolong the life for your garment, we recommend washing as in frequently as possible and use gentle detergents.”

SIZING

These pants are designed to sit high on the waist, if you are between sizes, go for the larger size. Please find size chart above in images.

RETURNS POLICY

Please be aware when purchasing clothing, we do not offer a refund for change of mind. As we and our manufacturing partners, Publisher Textiles are still ironing out the kinks in production there may be some inconsistencies in details given and the finished product (sizing guides and base fabrics are the main culprits). During this period we are happy to offer a refund or exchange for items that do not match the description given. Once things are running smoothly we will no longer offer refunds and will only be able to offer an exchange or store credit for clothing purchases.
Please also be aware we are not able to offer refunds or reimbursements for postage costs.

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Cotton linen – $130 per meter

A screen print design developed in 2022 by Abigail Namundja and her late mother, the senior artist Jennifer Kamanj Wurrkidj. 

Kalawan (goanna) Common name: Gould’s Sand Monitor

Kalawan (goanna) is a secret ceremony story. This design also depicts Buluwana (female ancestor) and Ngalyod (rainbow serpent).

At the time of making this work, Abigail did not feel comfortable to discuss the artwork. Senior artist, Janet Kalidjan Marawarr stepped in to say:

“Kalawan stays in mud surrounded by stone. Kalawan is active during the wet season but may hibernate underground during the yekke time – the colder, drier months of  May – August. When people go into the spear grass country to collect pandanus to make mandjabu (fish trap) and marebu (floor mats) they may encounter Kalawan. People respect his place.” Janet Kalidjan Marawarr in conversation with Jessica Stalenberg 04.06.25

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Puli Puli Bamboo Eco Mug

Keturah depicts the puli puli (rocks) at two different sites: the landscapes at Haasts Bluff and also Karrkurrutintja (Lake McDonald). Keturah depicts her childhood memories of both places.
“The sand hills I paint are my mother’s story and the rocks I paint are my own story. My paintings are about my story and my mother’s. When I look at my paintings I feel happy. My Grandmother used to say to me when I was younger: “One day you will paint.”

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Waterhole Mug

The artwork by Alice Nampitjinpa featured on the mug is about a rockhole at Taalalpi West of Kintore, the artist’s country.

 

BWA code: Bone China Mugs-ADN328

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Yawalyurru (bush blueberries)

“When people go hunting they collect this bush tucker. It’s got cool green coloured, heart shaped leaves. It has berries you can eat, bush blueberries, yawalyurru. When they’re black you can eat them, not when they’re green. When you go hunting it’s there, you can look for it. In my Grandmother’s Country area, Watiyawanu. That’s where I’m doing the painting.” – Joyce Dixon

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Puli Puli – Rocks

Keturah depicts the puli puli (rocks) at two different sites. She paints the landscapes at Haasts Bluff where she grew up and also at Karrkurrutintja (Lake Mcdonald in Pintupi), located west of Kintore along the Western Australia/Northern Territory border. Karrkurrutintja country is an important site of the Pilkati (snake) Tjukurrpa (dreaming) of Kaniya Kutjarra (two carpet snakes, two brothers, two Tjangalas). This story was passed town to her from her grandmother Narputta Nangala Jugadai, who was born there. Narputta was passed down this story from her father, Talaku Tjampitjinpa. Both Keturah’ss grandmother and mother, Molly Jugadai painted this same country. Narputta was one of the founding members of Ikuntji Artists, and has been painting since the beginning of the desert painting movement in the 1970’s. Keturah’s grandmother and mother have since passed away, with Keturah being the only remaining daughter in this lineage of artist to still be painting this story.

Keturah has been inspired by the painting legacy and tutorage from her grandmother and mother, though has developed a distinctive style over her practice. Keturah uses different colours and hues to depict the ways the puli puli change colours with the weather, especially at sunrise and sunset.

 “The sand hills I paint are my mother’s story and the rocks I paint are my own story. My paintings are about my story and my mother’s… I like to paint; painting helps me forget my troubles. I paint every day. My Grandmother used to say to me when I was younger: “One day you will paint.”

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Puli Puli – Rocks

Keturah depicts the puli puli (rocks) at two different sites. She paints the landscapes at Haasts Bluff where she grew up and also at Karrkurrutintja (Lake Mcdonald in Pintupi), located west of Kintore along the Western Australia/Northern Territory border. Karrkurrutintja country is an important site of the Pilkati (snake) Tjukurrpa (dreaming) of Kaniya Kutjarra (two carpet snakes, two brothers, two Tjangalas). This story was passed town to her from her grandmother Narputta Nangala Jugadai, who was born there. Narputta was passed down this story from her father, Talaku Tjampitjinpa. Both Keturah’ss grandmother and mother, Molly Jugadai painted this same country. Narputta was one of the founding members of Ikuntji Artists, and has been painting since the beginning of the desert painting movement in the 1970’s. Keturah’s grandmother and mother have since passed away, with Keturah being the only remaining daughter in this lineage of artist to still be painting this story.

Keturah has been inspired by the painting legacy and tutorage from her grandmother and mother, though has developed a distinctive style over her practice. Keturah uses different colours and hues to depict the ways the puli puli change colours with the weather, especially at sunrise and sunset.

 “The sand hills I paint are my mother’s story and the rocks I paint are my own story. My paintings are about my story and my mother’s… I like to paint; painting helps me forget my troubles. I paint every day. My Grandmother used to say to me when I was younger: “One day you will paint.”