INDIGENOUS DESIGN
Indigenous design from Australia and far away.
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Alana Ngwarraye Holmes Tote Bag
Regular price $33.00 $33.00
“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.
NGALI | Gifting of Country Silk Headband/Necktie
Regular price $63.00 Sale price $57.00 $57.00The PERFECT gift item.
The choice is yours. Wear Gifting of Country as a headband or a messy tied neck scarf as a great accessory option.
Ngali prints are translated from actual artworks we strive to keep the essence of the work and show the organic nuances of the paintings. You will be able to see the work of the artist within the prints themselves.
Dimensions:
110 x 10 cm
Adapted from the Artwork © Lindsay Malay
Gija man, Lindsay Malay works from the Warmun Art Centre, located 200kms outside of Kunnannura in the Kimberley, Western Australia. Warmun is renounced for its artists' use of natural ochre and pigments to denote a contemporary expression of Country and culture and its reputation is felt both nationally and internationally due to the calibre of highly successful artists in the community.
Lindsay's work is vibrant and transfixing, telling the story of Warlawoon, the Country he inherited from his Grandfather and of which his family regained traditional ownership of in 2010.
OUTBACK TAILS | Oilskin Dog Coat Sand Dunes
Regular price $91.00 Sale price $36.00 $36.00Featuring the art of Ursula Napangardi Hudson in the lining and finished with khaki coloured oilskin canvas, these classic oilskin dog coats keep the water off your dog in a rain shower and the keep your dog warm on a winter walk.
Colour: Black Coat with Red & Black Vaughan Springs Design
(see the size chart to choose the correct size for your dog)
These jackets can not be machine washed. Cold hand-wash only with no detergent. Please follow washing instructions here.
ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS | Chris Black Cotton Socks
Regular price $28.00 $28.00
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.
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.
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 | Alma Granites Fine Bone China Teapot
Regular price $64.00 $64.00Sip 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 $28.00 $28.00Sip 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.