Description
This gorgeous, versatile dress features the ‘Watiya Tjuta’ design by Mitjili Napurrula. In this design Mitjili depicts her fathers Tjukurrpa, the ceremonial spear straightening in Uwalkari country (Gibson desert region). The Watiya Tjuta (Acacia Trees) are the trees that are used to make these spears. Uwalkari country is abundant with Watiya Tjuta, as well as sand hills and other plants. Mitjili paints the motif of the Watiya Tjuta, carrying on the recurring motif as her mother used to draw in the sand. Her mother passed on this Dreaming to her.
Firstly screen printed by hand by Publisher Textiles and Papers (ensuring the highest quality and longevity), this luscious linen has been lovingly transformed by our ethical business partners The Social Outfit to create this beautiful dress perfect for any occasion.
Treat this handmade garment with love and it will love you back! Cold gentle machine wash, drip dry in shade, warm iron. Avoid the tumble dryer and dry cleaner.
Being handmade there may be some slight print variations.
Size Chart:
Watiya Tjuta – Wrap Dress – White on Black (Linen)
Size
S - ×L
Medium
Linen
Catalog no
so-mn-watiya-tjuta-wrap-dress-white-on-black-xs
Category
$449
Description
This gorgeous, versatile dress features the ‘Watiya Tjuta’ design by Mitjili Napurrula. In this design Mitjili depicts her fathers Tjukurrpa, the ceremonial spear straightening in Uwalkari country (Gibson desert region). The Watiya Tjuta (Acacia Trees) are the trees that are used to make these spears. Uwalkari country is abundant with Watiya Tjuta, as well as sand hills and other plants. Mitjili paints the motif of the Watiya Tjuta, carrying on the recurring motif as her mother used to draw in the sand. Her mother passed on this Dreaming to her.
Firstly screen printed by hand by Publisher Textiles and Papers (ensuring the highest quality and longevity), this luscious linen has been lovingly transformed by our ethical business partners The Social Outfit to create this beautiful dress perfect for any occasion.
Treat this handmade garment with love and it will love you back! Cold gentle machine wash, drip dry in shade, warm iron. Avoid the tumble dryer and dry cleaner.
Being handmade there may be some slight print variations.
Size Chart: