Description

This beautiful knitted tote bag features Mitjili Napurrula’s artwork, ‘Watiya Tjuta’, and has been made by our ethical partners, Better World Arts.

Artwork Story:

‘Watiya Tjuta’

Napurrula’s father, Tupa Tjakamarra gave her the right to paint works related to Ilyingaungau in the Gibson Desert. This site, south of Walungurru (Kintore), some 520 kilometres west of Mparntwe (Alice Springs), is where the artist’s Mutikatjirri ancestors assembled their kulata (spears) for a conflict with the Tjukula men. Allusive works that refer to the straightening of kulata by Tjupurrula are among the landmark paintings of the Ikuntji Artists movement’s 30-year history.

Better World Arts

Has been operating for over two decades.

They work with traditional artisans from remote regions in Kashmir, Peru, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Nepal (Tibetan refugees). They work with Australian Aboriginal artists from remote communities across Australia, from Arnhem Land to Central and the Western Desert regions, from rural locations and from cities.

Better World Arts are endorsed members of the Fair Traders Association of Australia and New Zealand.

Watiya Tjuta – Tote Shoulder Bag (Black on White)

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Bags and Accessories

$60

Description

This beautiful knitted tote bag features Mitjili Napurrula’s artwork, ‘Watiya Tjuta’, and has been made by our ethical partners, Better World Arts.

Artwork Story:

‘Watiya Tjuta’

Napurrula’s father, Tupa Tjakamarra gave her the right to paint works related to Ilyingaungau in the Gibson Desert. This site, south of Walungurru (Kintore), some 520 kilometres west of Mparntwe (Alice Springs), is where the artist’s Mutikatjirri ancestors assembled their kulata (spears) for a conflict with the Tjukula men. Allusive works that refer to the straightening of kulata by Tjupurrula are among the landmark paintings of the Ikuntji Artists movement’s 30-year history.

Better World Arts

Has been operating for over two decades.

They work with traditional artisans from remote regions in Kashmir, Peru, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Nepal (Tibetan refugees). They work with Australian Aboriginal artists from remote communities across Australia, from Arnhem Land to Central and the Western Desert regions, from rural locations and from cities.

Better World Arts are endorsed members of the Fair Traders Association of Australia and New Zealand.