Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, Read more…
Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, Read more…
Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, Read more…
Bathi (Pandanus Basket) Bathi are woven from the split leaves of the Screw Palm (Pandanus Spiralis). Coil weaving was introduced to Arnhem Land in the 1930s. It was adapted from techniques used by Indigenous women throughout South East Australia.
Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, Read more…
Emu’s at midnight A collection of small works created by Kaiela Arts artists during a series of workshops. Artists have used Posca pens and acrylic paint to create colourful designs that represent country, traditions and culture.
Comet A collection of small works created by Kaiela Arts artists during a series of workshops. Artists have used Posca pens and acrylic paint to create colourful designs that represent country, traditions and culture.
Connecting to land A collection of small works created by Kaiela Arts artists during a series of workshops. Artists have used Posca pens and acrylic paint to create colourful designs that represent country, traditions and culture.