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Lucielle Ikara, Makéddja (Turtle) and Birlmu ( Fish), Lino print fabric

Lucielle Ikara, Makéddja (Turtle) and Birlmu ( Fish), Lino print fabric

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Artist: Lucielle Ikara
Title: Makéddja (Turtle) and Birlmu ( Fish)
Materials: Lino print fabric, 100% cotton
Size: 200cm x 110cm

Each unique fabric comes with an artist certificate of authenticity. 

Makéddja is the word for turtle in the Ndjébbana language of the Kunibidji people of Maningrida. 

Lucielle Ikara is the grand daughter of the artist Lucy Yarawanga who is known for her quirky prints about Bawaliba, the mimih spirits that reside in the stone country. 

Lucielle started making artwork in 2022.    

This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been carved by the artist in Maningrida, and has been printed by hand using a variety of colours and layers. The linocut technique ensures each textile piece is a one-off, limited edition piece. 

Bábbarra Women’s Centre supports the economic independence of Indigenous women in the Arnhem Land community of Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia. Designs created by the women at Bábbarra reflect strong cultural knowledge, which is passed down to younger generations through their textile design practice.

Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact. Since 1983, we have supported the continuation of culture and economic independence of Indigenous women in the community of Maningrida and on surrounding homelands.

Originally established as a women’s refuge, Bábbarra Women’s Centre now provides activities, employment and training opportunities through the establishment and operation of appropriate small business enterprises. The centre runs a textile workshop specialising in the production of hand-printed fabric designs that reflect the makers’ connection to country and their extensive cultural knowledge.

The Bábbarra social enterprise model is responsive to identified needs. From our Maningrida premises we operate an Op Shop that sells second-hand clothing, toys and homewares, as well as operating a community laundromat. Bábbarra Women’s Centre engages in a number of community development projects such as the establishment of the Maningrida Women’s Committee and the refurbishment of five outstation women’s centres.

For country to be healthy, the families of the right landowners must be walking on it and actively managing it, using the knowledge passed on for many generations. Bábbarra Women’s Centre is re-activating existing homeland women’s centres to help ensure country is lived on and cared for, and that younger generations remain connected to their homelands.

The world knows about us. We’re big. We’ve been everywhere.

Deborah Wurrkidj, artist of Bábbarra Designs

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