Pouch 15 x 21 cm.
Fabric: Fine art screen print on turquoise linen fabric , hand printed with eco-friendly inks by female artists from the Bàbbarra Women's Center in the Aboriginal community of Maningrida in Arnhem Land.
Same fabric on both sides.
Thick turquoise cotton lining.
Zipper.
Hand sewn in a Parisian workshop.
Machine wash cold possible.
Meaning of fabric
“The Manwak grows near the Mumeka stream, on the artist's native land. This beautiful, large flower blooms during the mandjelk (rainy season). It has dark green petals with a central red core that swells to the size of a berry. It is known for its long petals which seem to dance in the wind.
In the dry season, the inner core resembles a strawberry in appearance and flavor, but is actually very spicy and mouth-burning. Children and adults collect these berries with fervor when they walk or go hunting on our lands. The inside of the flowers is eaten fresh and is a highly appreciated manme (bush food) with us.
When I painted this story of Manwak, I was in Maningrida. In my head, I dreamed that I was in my native land, eating ripe Manwak berries” - Deborah Wurrkidj
“Manwak grows near Mumeka creek, on the artist's homeland. This beautiful large flower blooms during the mandjelk (wet season). It has deep green petals with a central red kernel which swells to the size of a berry. It is known for its long, sweeping petals which seem to dance in the winds.
By dry season, the inside kernel resembles a strawberry in appearance and flavor, but is also very spicy so it burns our mouth. Kids and adults pick these berries enthusiastically when walking or going hunting on my country. The inside of the flowers are eaten fresh, a favorite manme (bush food) of our people.
When I was painting this Manwak story, I was painting in Maningrida. In my head I was dreaming of being on my homeland, eating ripe Manwak berries” - Deborah Wurrkidj
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