migi bag Art Centre notes: The bag is made of natural raffia and tie-dyed cotton twine. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thin plaited strap and long tassels underneath with a Kulap (matchbox seed). The dyes are commercial and colour fast. Size of bowl: 8 Read more…
migi bag Art Centre notes: The bag is made of natural raffia, tie-dyed cotton twine and brown jute string. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thick plaited strap and long tassels underneath with a Kulap (matchbox seed). The dyes are commercial and colour fast. Size Read more…
Djerrk (Bush String Bag) Djerrk (Bush String Bag) is a flexible, open weave bag made from the bark of Balgurr (red-flowered Kurrajong) but can also be made using Banyan Tree or the Cocky Apple Tree. The bark is harvested by cutting sections of the tree from the trunk. Depending on Read more…
Women collecting bush foods The Anangu people travelled vast desert landscapes, following the seasons for food and shelter, deeply attuned to the rhythms of the land. This resilience and wisdom embedded in traditional bush foods that sustained them across generations. Maku (Witchety Grubs), with their creamy, nutty flavour, represent survival Read more…
Murru- Bush Murru- Bush (Bidjara langauge) is inspired by the living energy of the bush. A place of healing, knowledge and connection
The Water Serpent This serpent is the protector of the waterhole, circles are ripples made by the serpent when it is disturbed. There are air holes for it to breathe and guard the water.
Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) ‘Kungkarrangkalpa’ (The Seven Sisters or Pleaides) is significant Tjukurrpa (dreamtime). Its origins you may be familiar with in astronomy and its connection to ‘Wati Nyiru’ (Magic Man or Orion). The roots of this dreaming stems across indigenous groups around the world. The Australian Aboriginal songline is one Read more…
Woven Mat Yolŋu weavers of Arnhem Land create utilitarian, ceremonial, and decorative pieces using naturally sourced materials. This mat is made from young Pandanus spiralis leaves, harvested with a wooden hook, stripped of prickles, and dried to create strong, resilient fibres. These fibres are then twisted, coiled, or woven using Read more…
Djerrk (Bush String Bag) Djerrk (Bush String Bag) is a flexible, open weave bag made from the bark of Balgurr (red-flowered Kurrajong) but can also be made using Banyan Tree or the Cocky Apple Tree. The bark is harvested by cutting sections of the tree from the trunk. Depending on Read more…
