Mandjabu & Kunmadj A colourful, multi layered print by Raylene depicting a dilly bag and a small mandjabu (fish trap). “In old times people would make these mandjabu (fish traps) to go fishing. They are made with vine we find in the jungle. That old man, Anchor Gulunba, he showed Read more…
Mandjabu (fishtrap) “In old times people would make these mandjabu (fish traps) to go fishing. They are made with vine we find in the jungle. That old man, Anchor Gulunba, he showed me how to make these fish traps. I would sit there and watch him making them. We catch Read more…
Lorrkon ‘This is my new lino design, a long time ago when people passed away they used to put bones inside the lorrkon (hollow funeral log). This is an old history story. There is string and feathers on the side, that’s kunyarl. They put parrot feathers on the djerrh (dilly Read more…
Lorrkon Soft blue fabric awaits dark blue and olive ink. 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 piece Read more…
Mimih Abigail Namunjdja has been working with Bábbarra Designs since 2012. She comes from a strong line of talented artists, her mother being Jennifer Wurrkidj and her grandmother Helen Lanyinwanga. Three generations of women from Abigail’s family frequently work together at Bábbarra Women’s Centre, sharing knowledge and creating new designs Read more…
Mimih Abigail Namunjdja has been working with Bábbarra Designs since 2012. She comes from a strong line of talented artists, her mother being Jennifer Wurrkidj and her grandmother Helen Lanyinwanga. Three generations of women from Abigail’s family frequently work together at Bábbarra Women’s Centre, sharing knowledge and creating new designs Read more…
Mimih Spirit Abigail Namunjdja has been working with Bábbarra Designs since 2012. She comes from a strong line of talented artists, her mother being Jennifer Wurrkidj and her grandmother Helen Lanyinwanga. Three generations of women from Abigail’s family frequently work together at Bábbarra Women’s Centre, sharing knowledge and creating new Read more…
Buluwana & Dillybag Abigail Namunjdja has been working with Bábbarra Designs since 2012. She comes from a strong line of talented artists, her mother being Jennifer Wurrkidj and her grandmother Helen Lanyinwanga. Three generations of women from Abigail’s family frequently work together at Bábbarra Women’s Centre, sharing knowledge and creating Read more…
Barramundi and Seaweed A beautiful Hand printed Lino Print design by Abigail Namandja. A yellow cotton with green, light blue and grey ink.
Bush Flower A beautiful hand printed design by Jennifer Wurrkidj and Abigail Namandja. An aqua blue cotton with light grey, light green and dark green ink.