Description

This 1960s inspired shift dress is an easy to wear, comfortable every day dress featuring ‘Papa Tjukurrpa (Dog Dreaming)’ design by Pam Brown. The country for this Tjukurrpa is at Nyuman, three hours south-west of Kintore. It is a little outstation. The dog lives at this place and can be seen as a rock. Pam paints the men’s ceremonial design associated with the Dog Dreaming. The diamond shape is painted as body design onto the men’s bodies during the ceremony.

This flattering A-line shape finishes just above the knee and features mid length sleeves and two scoop side pockets.

Treat this handmade garment with love and it will love you back! Cold machine wash, drip dry in shade, warm iron. Avoid the tumble dryer and dry cleaner.

Fabric – Copper and maroon on cherry jersey cotton, screen-printed by hand at Publisher Textiles in Sydney.

Sizing: Refer to chart below.

Being handmade there may be some print variations, making each garment unique.

Papa Tjukurrpa (Cherry) – Doris Day Dress

S - ××L

Jersey Cotton

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Clothes

$270

Description

This 1960s inspired shift dress is an easy to wear, comfortable every day dress featuring ‘Papa Tjukurrpa (Dog Dreaming)’ design by Pam Brown. The country for this Tjukurrpa is at Nyuman, three hours south-west of Kintore. It is a little outstation. The dog lives at this place and can be seen as a rock. Pam paints the men’s ceremonial design associated with the Dog Dreaming. The diamond shape is painted as body design onto the men’s bodies during the ceremony.

This flattering A-line shape finishes just above the knee and features mid length sleeves and two scoop side pockets.

Treat this handmade garment with love and it will love you back! Cold machine wash, drip dry in shade, warm iron. Avoid the tumble dryer and dry cleaner.

Fabric – Copper and maroon on cherry jersey cotton, screen-printed by hand at Publisher Textiles in Sydney.

Sizing: Refer to chart below.

Being handmade there may be some print variations, making each garment unique.