Babbarra Women’s Centre

Comb Fish – Joy Garlbin A beautiful, one off, lino cut, hand printed design by Ndjebanna woman, Joy Garlbin depicting the story of Comb Fish. 

Mudcrab

Dillybags and floor mat

Djenj Deboah Wurrkidj depicts the story of Djenj (fish) in this one-off block print piece. 

Bawáliba (Stone Country Mimih) ‘Bawáliba is the djang (Dreaming) of my mother and my uncles. They are good spirits, they protect us and they recognise families. They are really tall- just like human beings, like us. They dance late at night and have a lot of hair. In olden times, Read more…

Crocodile A collaborative piece – designed by Jacinta Lamilami and printed by Lucy Yarawanga depicting the story of a crocodile. 

Crocodile A collaborative piece – designed by Jacinta Lamilami and printed by Lucy Yarawanga depicting the story of a crocodile. 

Yam Leaf – Belinda Kernan This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile was carved by the artist in Maningrida and printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile piece is a one-off, limited edition piece.

Kunkurra (Spiral Wind) ‘My designs, they are all alive living up in my head’- Janet Marawarr Janet Marawarr has depicted kunkurra, the spiralling wind associated with several sites in the Kardbam clan. On one level, this design can be interpreted as a depiction of the kinds of mini-cyclones common during Read more…

Au-gujechiya (fishtrap) A detailed linocut design portraying a large Au-gujechiya (fishtrap) with an-maka (cowtail stingray), rajarra (barramundi) and other fish inside.  Elizabeth is from the Burrarra language group and her homeland is Gupanga, Arnhem Land.