Features:
- Organic cotton
- Artist and story information on tag
- Manufacturer is Fair Trade accredited
- Royalties paid to the artist/family on every sale
Story: Maliki-jarra Jukurrpa (Two Dogs Ancestral Creation Story)
In this creation story, two dog ancestors, a Jampijinpa (male) and a Napangardi (female) who were ‘right skin’ for one another, travelled from the west to the east. At Tapu (a rockhole), the two dogs separated. Napangardi went to the south. The male dog, Jampijinpa, went to the north. Eventually he became lonely and howled for Napangardi in the south. She came running to him, and they married each other at Ngarnka. They wore mens and womens marriage headdresses, and Jampijinpa painted himself with white clay for the ceremony. The two dogs continued running east, before arriving in Warlaku (Ali Curung). Many other dogs were living in Warlaku when they arrived. There were many families of dogs, mothers and fathers and children and uncles all living together. Jampijinpa and Napangardi made a burrow to rest in and started a big family of dogs there. They chose to stay in Warlaku and live with all the other dogs. In this way, the malikijarra Jukurrpa (two dogs Dreaming) tells the story of proper conduct in families and marriages.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Can be machine washed in cold water.
About the Better World Arts chainstitch kilim products
These beautiful, unique textiles are a cross-cultural collaboration combining Aboriginal designs and traditional Kashmiri rug-making techniques. Chain stitched, using hand dyed wool, each is a completely handmade piece. A more empowering way to work, this brings many direct benefits to the artists’ and their community. Control and ownership of intellectual property are also maintained. Purchase of these products guarantees a direct return to the Aboriginal artist and their community.
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