Fabric: Feature fabric is printed in Australia on linen/cotton.
H: 27cm (12.6 inch)
W: 24cm (9.5 inch)
Base: 6cm (2.4 inch)
Features
- Fully lined
- Zip closure
- Adjustable strap
- Can be worn on the shoulder or cross body
- Two front, external zipper pockets
- Internal zip pocket
- Two internal pockets
- Quality notions
- Product story tag included
- Fabric printed in Australia by Next State Print
Our Delia bags are made by Women for Women, our partner foundation based in Cambodia. Women for Women prides itself in providing opportunities and skills that empower Cambodian women and girls to be leaders in their community. Each Delia Bag is handmade with love and care by the women of Women for Women, so please note that every bag is unique, and the placement of the fabric design is different on each item.
Featured fabric artist: Zeza (Noreen) Nampijinpa Egan
The design: Yuendumu
Different Jukurrpa (ancestral creation stories) travelled and created country near Yuendumu and the tracks of the ancestors are shown in this artwork. Wardapi (Varanus gouldii) the sand goanna makes small footprints and its swishing tail leaves a long sinuous line in the sand. They can reach lengths of 140 cm. Wardapi excavate large burrows but may also shelter in rock crevices or tree hollows.
Marlu (Osphranter rufus), the red kangaroo, leaves a long footprint and a tail mark as it hops. Marlu is the largest of all kangaroos.
Yankirri (Dromaius novaehollandiae) the emu has a distinctive V shaped print with a central toe. The emu is Australia’s tallest native bird.
A wild bush food found in Central Australia called wanakiji (solanum centrale) is shown in various stages of ripeness.
Flying Fox Fabrics is a social enterprise based in Darwin. Flying Fox Fabrics specialises in ethically value-adding to First Nations fabric designs by making accessories, clothing, and homewares. Flying Fox Fabrics products are made in partnership with fair trade organisations in Cambodia that train and employ disabled artisans. Their work is highly skilled and showcases the First Nations fabrics with great respect.
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