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Kunkurra Top hand made at Babbarra Designs Circa 2017

Dilly Bag Hand made at Babbarra Designs Circa 2016

Djomi This design depicts the story of the artist’s ancestral dreaming, the Djomi fresh water spirit mermaid. The Djomi figure is a mermaid like spirit with fish tail that lives in the fresh water stream that flows out to the Read more…

Mankotbe (Bush Onion) Hand made skirt Mankotbe (bush onion) grows under the ground, we follow the vine to dig it up. It is brown on the outside and white inside and we cook it on the fire, just like a Read more…

Ka-milemarnbun (Weaving Story) The Kuninjku term ka-milemarnbun refers to the weaving and production of goods from pandanus leaves and natural fibres. This design specifically depicts the fish trap, basket and pandanus mat. These three objects and ancestral spirits are significant to Read more…

Wayuk Hand made top Wayuk (Waterlily) Nymphaea violacea.  The stem of wayuk is a popular bushfood and the beautiful flower is enjoyed across Arnhem Land.  This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the Read more…