Jabiru and Saratoga A new design by Jay depicting the fresh water Saratoga, waterlily and a Jabiru with wings outstretched. Teal ink on a white cotton. Jay is a meticulous artist with a fine lino carving technique. She has a Read more…
Modjarrkki the crocodile Two brothers and Modjarrkki the Crocodile ‘This is a true story. My great great grandfather and my father told this story and I tell it to my children. It’s about a freshwater crocodile called Modjarrkki. One day Read more…
Jabiru Jay depicts the story of Jabiru with her beautiful, hand-printed Lino design. Green cotton with soft pink and light blue ink.
Namurre bokko (two brothers story) ‘Bini-murreko means two brothers – big brother and little brother. Two brothers were really strong leaders and good hunters, sharing animals with different tribes. With those different tribe there were jealousy going on. Little brother Read more…
Mimih, Jabiru and Brolga A multicoloured lino printed textile depicting a mimic spirt, kangaroo, Jabiru and brolga in Jay’s homeland around Korlobididah. Slightly blurry in some areas due to colour layering.
Modjarrkki the crocodile Jay Rostron Jurrupula is a versatile Maningrida artist who has been creating beautiful lino print fabric at Babbarra Designs. She has a great eye for colour and a meticulous carving style.She also works with a range of Read more…
Jabiru Muted green and orange tones on a blue base cloth. This design shows the Jabiru with wings outstretched.
Kangaroo and Mimih Spirit Jay Jurrupula depicts the story of ‘Kangaroo and Mimi Spirit’ with her hand carved, Lino print design. A soft purple cotton with pink and orange ink.
Mermaid and Fish A beautiful hand printed design by Jay Jurrupula Rostron. ‘The mermaid design, that was my daughter design, Cindy Rostron, my daughter was helping me to make this.. she’s the djungkay for this mermaid design..’ Jay Rostron 2021 Read more…
Modjarrkki & Namurre Boko ‘Bini-murreko means two brothers – big brother and little brother. Two brothers were really strong leaders and good hunters, sharing animals with different tribes. With those different tribe there were jealousy going on. Little brother went Read more…