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These vibrant wool runners are perfect hanging on the wall or using as a floor covering. They feature a cotton canvas non-slip backing and hanging sleeve.
They are handcrafted using a technique called Gabba. The ancient technique of chain-stitches a traditional Kashmiri handicraft is important to the local economy. This work is produced in remote villages and provides an important supplementary income between harvests and other rural work.
Please note: This product is handmade so the artwork may differ slightly from the images.
Product: Wool Runner 76 x 304 cm
Materials: wool and cotton canvas
Dimensions: 76 (W) x 304 cm
Artist: Josette Papajua
During Ceremony on the Tiwi Islands a series of "Yoi", dances are performed, some are totemic (matrilineal) and others act out newly composed songs. Participants are painted with turtiyanginari (natural ochres) transforming the dancers and protecting them against mapurtiti (spirits). These designs are collectively called Jilamara.
