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Murnun Dugong can be found in the waters around Maningrida They are a protected species but do form part of a traditional manme (bushfood) diet for some saltwater communities.

Murnun Navy ink on stormy blue silk ‘The dugongs in this design are source of local bush food in the Maningrida region. They are very respected and very important to binij people who would only hunt them to feed families Read more…

Lillypad Josephine James is the daughter of Joy Garlbin and a beautiful print maker and illustrator. She prefers to depict stingrays, turtles and other saltwater creatures. Josephine is from the Gurrgoni language group, one of Maningrida’s most endangered languages. She Read more…

Collection Seafood 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 Read more…

Catfish in freshwater 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…

Saratoga A beautiful hand printed Lino Print design by Carol Campion. An orange cotton with grey ink.

Ngalyod Jennifer Wurrkidj depicts the story of Ngalyod (Rainbow serpent) in this beautiful, hand-printed lino design. green cotton with green and pink ink.

Saratoga This design tells the story of Saratoga dreaming a freshwater fish that swims on the edge of creeks and rivers. This design is This Saratoga dreaming is part of a bigger story from the Mularra songline. Where the Saratoga Read more…

Marreh-boh Works in fibre from the Maningrida region are widely recognised as some of the finest in Australia. Artists confidently push the boundaries of fibre craft and cultural expression, adapting traditional techniques and forms to produce strikingly inventive and aesthetically Read more…

Yokkarra (fish), Ngaduna (palm tree) & Barruar (Seagull egg) ‘Hi it’s me Marilyn! I’m the age of 52. I like working at the women centre and doing lino printing but I prefer screen printing. I have one design, that’s lorrkkon Read more…