Karrbarda (Long Yam) “This design is about collecting karrbarda (yams). The old people use these kungarrndutj (digging sticks) to dig the yams from under the ground. They carry the kunmatj (dilly bags) on their heads for collecting bush food. These Read more…
Jin-merduwa (mermaid) A beautiful, one-off, linocut, hand printed design by Elizabeth Wullunmingu depicting the story of Jin-merduwa. Sometimes she also includes her Garriwa turtle print. My niece, Stephanie James, is singing a song called Diyama, and it is about Jin-merduwa. She Read more…
Namurre Boko A two colour screen print design from 2022. Jay’s first large format design to join the Bábbarra Designs Collection. ‘This is my first one, I’m really happy, I’m proud. It’s just a songline for everybody. This story is Read more…
Long Neck Turtle and Sea Turtle swapped their fat Freshwater turtle is the big sister of the Sea turtle. ‘The story is that freshwater turtle (big sister) told the Sea turtle (little sister) to meet at the saltwater and swap their Read more…
Waterlily This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile Read more…
Waterlily at the Djomi Spring – Joy Garlbin Joy Garlbin depicts waterlily’s at the Djomi Spring sacred site.
Welebme (flat stone), giri-giri (thorne), & kono (flowers) ‘I wanted to create this drawing, telling my kids and husbands dreaming story. I want to keep the story alive for my grandchildren so when they grow up, they can learn their Read more…
Dolphine and Waterlily This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures Read more…
Dolphine and Waterlily This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures Read more…
Rainbow Serpent and Maladj Spirits This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut Read more…