Tjukurrpa on Fabrics @vassefelixwines @gallery.hac

Over the last six years Ikuntji Artists have experimented with textiles; reimagining the established Dreaming stories into fabric designs.

As the designs are repeated down the length of a fabric, so too are the stories being repeated and strengthened. Emerging artists tell their family stories with their own contemporary expressions of traditional motifs, bringing change and vibrancy to the language, while the story retains continuity.

Tjukurrpa on Fabrics is a display of twenty-four textile pieces from twelve artists which highlight the traditional Dreamings and the ever evolving re-telling of each family’s story.

This exhibition is part of IOTA @crafttriennial program #codesinparallel ...

One of the most common questions we get asked is: what is Tencel?
Our base fabrics are very often a Tencel linen blend. Why?
Here are a few things to know about Tencel:
TENCEL™ is a botanic fiber found in nature. It is harvested from Eucalyptus trees and produced through a closed loop manufacturing process, which means it`s eco-friendly and safe for the environment. Eucalyptus trees are sustainable, regenerate quickly, and grown free of herbicides and pesticides.
Tencel is easy to care for, durable, and shrink-resistant. It is a notably strong fiber, both dry and wet.
TENCEL™ absorbs 70% more moisture than cotton in a controlled manner and then quickly releases it to provide the perfect dry sleeping environment. This property of the fiber reduces bacterial growth without the addition of chemicals (it is nearly impossible for bacteria to grow on the fiber).
Tencel is one of the rare fabrics that doesn`t crinkle or crease easily, and any creases that do form in the fabric due to being scrunched up for a long time easily fall out.

Sheryldeen is wearing her grandmother`s design Kuruyultu flowers by #eunicenapanangkajack ...