INDIGENOUS DESIGN
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Alana Ngwarraye Holmes Tote Bag
Regular price $35.95
“This is my country. I paint because I enjoy painting. My Mother, Edie Holmes let us paint with her when we were young and now we paint all the time. We still paint and talk together in a family group with our kids.” – Alana Holmes
Imagine carrying this beautiful tote bag and sparking inspiration and conversation everywhere you guy. You can't but love this design based on the amazing painting of Alana Holmes with its story and connection to country.
The community of Ampilatwatja made a conscious decision not to paint altyerr dreaming stories. The artists paint their country where those stories sit.
Alana has painted her country after rain where the ground may seem dry but the flowers and trees are green and growing strong.
Alana's mother Edie Holmes is a well known artist of Ampilatwatja, who taught Alana how to paint when she was a young child.
Like many mums, Alana is extremely busy with four children to look after and though she loves to paint she does not get the time to paint like she used to.
Cotton Tote Bag
All over Print.
Print placement will vary between bags and from image shown.
Made in Australia
Dimensions (Approx):
Bag: 40cm x 40cm.
Base Gusset: 16cm
Handles: 60cm
Based on the artwork by Alana Holmes.
Includes information about the artist and artwork.
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Chris Black Cotton Socks
Regular price $29.95
These cotton socks are based on artwork by Chris Black from Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association. They will have you hemming your pants way high. Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association are an incorporated non-profit, Tiwi governed organisation that was established in 1989. Jilamara is in the remote aboriginal community of Milikapiti, overlooking the Arafura Sea, on the north coast of Melville Island, the larger of two Islands that make up the Tiwi Islands.
Cotton Socks
Size: 8-11
Made in Australia.
More about Chris Black
Chris Black was born at Milikapiti Community, where he has spent the majority of his life. He is part of a large clan, consisting of three main families – the Bush, Black and Brown family names make up the majority of the Miartuwee Clan.
Chris attended high school at Kormilda College in Darwin. On return to Milikapiti, Chris was nurtured by his Aminayi (Grandfather) Black Joe who was a renowned Tiwi artist. Chris remembers this wise old man very well. Black Joe was a great carver, artist, spear-maker and culture man who created Tiwi songs for Chris when he was young. When Chris attends ceremony with family he sings these songs that were given to him by Black Joe. The memory of his aminayi is the main influence on his arts practice today. Looking at old designs painted in his grandfather’s era inspires Chris greatly and gradually over time he has become one of the exciting emerging artists currently working at Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association.
Also known as ‘Kojak’, he creates colourful compositions of jilamara (Tiwi body paint designs), various types of fish found around Melville Island and the Jarrangini (Buffalo). He paints his unique contemporary styles with natural earth pigments collected from around Milikapiti and processed by hand at the art centre. White and yellow ochre are collected and ground into a fine powder, the yellow is then cooked on an open fire into the red that make up the three main colours of the Tiwi palette. Chris’ unique style has caught the attention of many people in recent times and one of his limited-edition prints was recently licensed as a tattoo through the Copyright Agency – a poetic creative development that speaks to the body art (jilamara) foundations of Tiwi art making styles.
More about Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association
Jilamara artists are renowned for producing innovative contemporary works based on traditional ceremonial body painting designs, clan totems and Tiwi creation stories. Artists work from a palette of natural ochres to produce paintings on linen, canvas, paper, printmaking, weaving, bark & carved wood.
Over the course of three decades Jilamara artists have established themselves among the most recognised Indigenous artists nationally and internationally. With the support of the art centre, these artists have played a key role in cultural maintenance and renewal for the Tiwi people.
You can support the Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association directly by donating via their website 
Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist and their community.
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Justin Butler Neck Gaiter Headband
Regular price $21.95
With so many ways to wear a neck gaiter and so many activities to wear them for, these neck gaiters are great for when you are out and about. Whether it's fishing or riding, skiing or running or just out for the day! Head out in style! Neck Gaiters are UPF 50+ for extra protection from the elements. Great for the snow season too.
Available in assorted designs, including featured Aboriginal artwork, reproduced under license by Justin Butler from North Queensland.
Jason Butler is an Aboriginal artist from Northern Queensland. This mask features "The Dingo and the Kangaroo" storyline which is know and shared across Queenslands' Eat and Far North Coasts. A hungry Gahndu (dingo) chases Kangaroo across the land and waterways across the vast Australian landscape.
Royalties from this product directly benefit the artists and their community.
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | May Wokka Chapman Table Cloth
Regular price $89.95
Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist.
Let your table steal the spotlight with the May Wokka Chapman Table Cloth! Showcasing stunning artwork from a talented artist, this stylish table cloth will transform any tabletop into something special. Crafted from Polyester/Cotton, you don't have to worry about wrinkles-- meaning you'll almost never have to get out the iron!
Details:
- Featured artwork: 'Detail from 'Untitled', by May Mayiwalku (May Wokka) Chapman, courtesy Martumili Artists.
- 140cm x 240cm
- 80% Polyester | 20% Cotton
- Gift Boxed with information about Artist & Artwork.
- Made in Australia.
Martumili Artists was established by Martu people living in the communities of Parnpajinya (Newman), Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu, Kunawarritji, Irrungadji and Warralong, and it draws on strong influences of aboriginal art history. The artists and their families are the traditional custodians of vast stretches of the Great Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts as well as the Karlamilyi (Rudall River) area. Most Martu people maintain an entirely independent, nomadic desert lifestyle until the 1950s and 1960s when they walked into settlements in response to a long and severe drought. Today, Martu people live in their own communities and regularly visit regional centres such as Newman and Port Hedland.
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Alma Granites Fine Bone China Teapot
Regular price $69.95Sip your afternoon tea and mindfully contemplate the stars thanks to Alma Granites and her extraordinary artwork which adorns this treasurable tea pot.
Why not add the tea cup and saucer?
Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist and their community.
Fine Bone China Teapot with Strainer.
Dimensions: 10cm (Height)
Capacity: 500ml.
Ideal for 2 cups of tea.
Based on artwork by Alma Granites.
Presented in a matching gift box featuring information about the artist and artwork.
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Alma Granites Fine Bone Teacup & Saucer
Regular price $29.95Sip your afternoon tea and mindfully contemplate the stars thanks to Alma Granites and her extraordinary artwork which adorns this treasurable teacup.
Want a matching teapot to make your tea ritual more special? Here it is.
Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist and their community.
Fine Bone China Tea Cup & Saucer
Dishwasher Safe
Microwave Safe
Capacity: 160ml.
Box Dimensions:
Based on artwork by Alma Granites.
Presented in a gift box featuring information about the artist and artwork.
Lunch Bag Coral Hayes Pananka | ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS
Regular price $24.95
Royalties from this product directly benefit the artist.
Be too cool for school, work, even weekend picnic with your very own insulated lunch tote featuring the surface design of Indigenous artist Coral Hayes Pananka.
Insulated lunch totes have zip access at the top for easy access and slip pockets on the front and rear. artwork, reproduced under license by Aboriginal artist, Coral Hayes Pananka.
Last summer we could not keep it on the shelves in time to even get it posted online so don't wait this year!
With it's gorgeous green and red gorgeous hues, it's the perfect Christmas gift too!
Details:
- Bag size: 25cm x 15cm x 22cm
- Polyester Fabric
- All over print (print placement may vary between bags)
- Insulated main compartment with zip closure.
- Includes information about artist and artwork
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