{"product_id":"arnhem-weavers-handwoven-pandanus-dillybag-baskets","title":"Arnhem Weavers Dillybag Baskets","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon ancient wisdom, beautiful handwoven dillybag baskets created by Arnhem Weavers, Roslyn Malngumba and Linda Gurraparapa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving on their ancestral lands in north east Arnhem Land, the elderly women of \u003cspan\u003eMäpuru (population 100) spend their daily lives spinning and weaving articles they need for themselves, their relatives, for ceremonies and for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemaining faithful to the traditional skills and knowledge passed down for thousands of years, they are expert at using a variety of seasonally available materials - pandanus leaves, roots and bark for spinning and weaving, as well as a wide selection of roots, leaves and fruits to dye the fibres. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are privileged to have two unique pieces from two of these talented artisans:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded dillybag basket - measures approx 12cm tall x 9cm diameter at opening plus handle - handcrafted by Roslyn Malngumba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval shaped dillybag basket - measures approx 10cm tall x 15cm wide x 10cm deep plus handle - handwoven by Linda Gurraparapa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eDillybags are\u003c\/em\u003e t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraditionally used in food and medicine gathering, as well as ceremonially, carried by placing the string handle around your forehead, so that the basket rests down your back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pieces are beautiful on display, or serving as functional objects for storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharing their expertise through museum exhibitions, workshops and tours, Arnhem Weavers creates meaningful employment as well as financial independence for this community. To learn more visit their website www.arnhemweavers.com.au . \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elfin Trail Craft","offers":[{"title":"1. Linda Gurraparapa","offer_id":46133777006783,"sku":"21300","price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2. Roslyn Malngumba","offer_id":46133777039551,"sku":"21301","price":205.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1726\/8887\/files\/IMG_6572_1b0395cb-7e77-4f44-ae8c-83fde2d4429d.jpg?v=1788434192","url":"https:\/\/www.tribecastlemaine.com.au\/products\/arnhem-weavers-handwoven-pandanus-dillybag-baskets","provider":"Tribe Castlemaine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}