Description
This design by Noreen Dixon shows the story of two female ancestors, sisters, in the Watarru area in South Australia.
These sisters are fleeing a man who is pursuing them, hiding in rockholes and caves amid the sandy desert plains. The hypnotising background patterns of lines and dots represent the vast sands of the desert. The younger sister is pregnant; this is indicated by the large symbol of concentric circles, which is the design painted onto pregnant women’s bellies for ceremony. The motif of two smaller circles connected by strong lines represents the body paint of the older sister, whose chest would be painted with this design. The oldest sister is caring for her younger sister and helping to keep them hidden from the man pursuing them.
This fabric has been screen printed by hand by Publisher Textiles and Papers, ensuring the highest quality and longevity.
About the printers:
Publisher Textiles & Papers is one of Australia’s leading print houses. Focused on producing original patterns through traditional hand-screen printing methods we create bold and colourful textiles, hand printed wallpaper, clothing and fabric.
Our fabric is printed in small batches and is cut to order. For larger quantities, please email us to discuss pre-orders.
Fabric details:
This fabric is by continuous metreage going up in 50cm increments, priced at $110 per metre.
For 1m, please add 2 x 50cm to your cart and it will be cut as a continuous length ($110 for 1m).
For 2m, please add 4 x 50cm to your cart and it will be cut as a continuous length ($220 for 2m).
For 3m, please add 6 x 50cm to your cart and it will be cut as a continuous length ($330 for 3m).
Fabric care instructions: Gentle cold machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Line dry out of direct sunlight. Warn iron. Wash dark colours separately.
Sisters at Watarru – Violet and Teal on Blue (Cotton) 50cm
Size
Width 148cm, 200gsm
Medium
Violet and Teal Inks on Blue Cotton (100% Cotton)
Catalog no
nd-sisters-violetteal-onblue-cotton-50cm
Category
$55
Description
This design by Noreen Dixon shows the story of two female ancestors, sisters, in the Watarru area in South Australia.
These sisters are fleeing a man who is pursuing them, hiding in rockholes and caves amid the sandy desert plains. The hypnotising background patterns of lines and dots represent the vast sands of the desert. The younger sister is pregnant; this is indicated by the large symbol of concentric circles, which is the design painted onto pregnant women’s bellies for ceremony. The motif of two smaller circles connected by strong lines represents the body paint of the older sister, whose chest would be painted with this design. The oldest sister is caring for her younger sister and helping to keep them hidden from the man pursuing them.
This fabric has been screen printed by hand by Publisher Textiles and Papers, ensuring the highest quality and longevity.
About the printers:
Publisher Textiles & Papers is one of Australia’s leading print houses. Focused on producing original patterns through traditional hand-screen printing methods we create bold and colourful textiles, hand printed wallpaper, clothing and fabric.
Our fabric is printed in small batches and is cut to order. For larger quantities, please email us to discuss pre-orders.
Fabric details:
This fabric is by continuous metreage going up in 50cm increments, priced at $110 per metre.
For 1m, please add 2 x 50cm to your cart and it will be cut as a continuous length ($110 for 1m).
For 2m, please add 4 x 50cm to your cart and it will be cut as a continuous length ($220 for 2m).
For 3m, please add 6 x 50cm to your cart and it will be cut as a continuous length ($330 for 3m).
Fabric care instructions: Gentle cold machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Line dry out of direct sunlight. Warn iron. Wash dark colours separately.