Cushion Cover | Mary Napangardi Brown Milk Thieves Diameter of opening: 6

Diameter of opening: 6

Through words and photographs

Water-soluble

100% Australian merino wool

Catherine de Zegher's essay – a booklet within the book – elaborates on these complexities

Cushion Cover | Mary Napangardi Brown Milk Thieves Diameter of opening: 6This painting depicts linear pattern 'body paint design'. The Aboriginal women paint their bodies for ceremonies, which include song and dance used to tell their ancient stories. The concentric circles symbolise ceremonies or meeting place. These beautiful, unique textiles are a cross cultural collaboration combining Aboriginal designs and traditional Kashmiri rug making techniques. Chain stitched, using hand dyed wool, each is a completely handmade