{"title":"Indigenous Print Bags","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovingly handcrafted and fun bags made with beautiful screen-prints by artists from Ikuntji Artists, Babbarra Womens Centre and Merrepen Arts (hand printed by Publisher Textiles). These are gorgeous and carefully made to last, with leather back and top-stitched detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-header section-header--small\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-live-text-setting=\"section.16049986097020be2c.block.16049986097020be2c-0.title\" class=\"section-header__title\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mermaid-with-leaf-indigenous-print-and-leather-shoulder-bag","title":"Mermaids with Tail Indigenous Print and Leather  Shoulder Bag","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stylish and very limited handmade shoulder bag with a vibrant hand screen print artwork by Aboriginal artist Kieren Karritpul of Merrepen Arts. The fabric was hand screen-printed by Publisher Textiles, and I acquired it from their store in Leichhardt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKieren is a very talented young Aboriginal artist, his work is collections such as The National Gallery of Australia, Myer Collection and Artbank.  I love the colours in this print, and it makes a very special yet useable handbag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap is hand-cut leather, with tan brown leather back and  top-stitched detail. Vintage lime green satin lining.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, but large enough to keep the essentials in!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a quality Riri metal zipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 28cm x 16.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bags are scotch-guarded. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designed by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36320086818977,"sku":"KAT-200","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1609\/5061\/products\/DSC_7233.jpg?v=1616526591"},{"product_id":"mermaids-indigenous-print-and-leather-shoulder-bag","title":"Mermaids Indigenous Print and Leather  Shoulder Bag - Large","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stylish and very limited handmade shoulder bag with a vibrant hand screen print artwork by Aboriginal artist Kieren Karritpul of Merrepen Arts. The fabric was hand screen-printed by Publisher Textiles in Leichhardt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKieren is a very talented young Aboriginal artist, his work is collections such as The National Gallery of Australia, Myer Collection and Artbank.  I love the colours in this print, and by turning it into a contemporary and beautifully handcrafted shoulder bag, it's an artwork that can be worn; the larger size makes it very practical for throwing things in through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap is hand-cut leather, with tan brown leather back and  top-stitched detail. Midnight blue silk lining with handy inner pocket.  The strap can unclip, transforming it into a clutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a quality rust coloured Riri metal zipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 29cm x 22cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bags are scotch-guarded. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designed by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36320308461729,"sku":"KAT-201","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1609\/5061\/products\/DSC_6782-2.jpg?v=1622635458"},{"product_id":"rockholes-indigenous-print-and-leather-cross-body-bag","title":"Rockholes Indigenous Print and Leather cross-body bag","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovingly handcrafted and fun cross-body bag made with a beautiful original screen-print by Aboriginal artist Alice Nampitjinpa Dixon from Ikuntji Artists (hand printed by Publisher Textiles) and a gorgeous sparkly silver grey leather back with top-stitched detail.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love the vibrant colours in Alice's print, and to own this lovingly made bag, you also can have a little piece of her story:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Uta Uta Tjangala’s country, which he has painted throughout his career. Nampitjinpa paints her father’s country of rockholes (puli) and sandhills (tali). There is plenty bushtucker – mangilpa, which are little black seeds around. The road to Kiwirrkurra passes Takupalangu on the side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice describes the big swamp of Takupalangu, in her Fathers country. Takupalangu is filled up with bush vegetables called mungilpa. When Alice was a small girl she travelled this country with her family. Her mother used to collect mungilpa and pummel it into dough which she made into damper. It is also a good place for hunting bush meat as the swamp is surrounded by rock hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikuntji.com.au\/artist\/alice-nampitjinpa-dixon\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ikuntji.com.au\/artist\/alice-nampitjinpa-dixon\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Designed By Kate bags are lovingly handmade by myself, and carefully made to last for years.  A great detail with this bag is the leather strap can be unclipped, and the bag can become a clutch. Lined with vintage silk satin, it's a very stylish bag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXX Please note the back leather is now slightly different to the photo (as I use up cycled pieces).  It's a lovely soft grey leather  XX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a quality metal zipper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-cut removable leather strap, 122 cms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(The placement of the print can vary slightly from bag to bag)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24cm x 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designed by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36320709607585,"sku":"KAT-202","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1609\/5061\/products\/DSC_6793.jpg?v=1600659419"},{"product_id":"rock-holes-leather-shoulder-bag","title":"Rock Holes Indigenous Print Leather Shoulder Bag","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovingly handcrafted shoulder bag made with a beautiful original screen-print by Aboriginal artist Alice Nampitjinpa Dixon from Ikuntji Artists (hand printed by Publisher Textiles) and a gorgeous soft sparkly grey leather back with top-stitched detail.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love the vibrant colours in Alice's print, and to own this lovingly made bag, you also can have a little piece of her story:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Uta Uta Tjangala’s country, which he has painted throughout his career. Nampitjinpa paints her father’s country of rockholes (puli) and sandhills (tali). There is plenty bushtucker – mangilpa, which are little black seeds around. The road to Kiwirrkurra passes Takupalangu on the side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice describes the big swamp of Takupalangu, in her Fathers country. Takupalangu is filled up with bush vegetables called mungilpa. When Alice was a small girl she travelled this country with her family. Her mother used to collect mungilpa and pummel it into dough which she made into damper. It is also a good place for hunting bush meat as the swamp is surrounded by rock hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikuntji.com.au\/artist\/alice-nampitjinpa-dixon\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ikuntji.com.au\/artist\/alice-nampitjinpa-dixon\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Designed By Kate bags are lovingly handmade by myself, and carefully made to last for years.   Lined with vintage silk satin, it's a very stylish bag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a quality metal zipper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-cut leather strap, and handy inner leather pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 30cm x 18cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designed by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36738775777441,"sku":"KAT-211","price":94.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1609\/5061\/products\/2357lr-6.jpg?v=1603231462"},{"product_id":"mermaids-indigenous-print-and-leather-shoulder-bag-large","title":"Mermaids-Pink Flower  Indigenous Print and Leather  Shoulder Bag - Large","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stylish and very limited handmade shoulder bag with a vibrant hand screen print artwork by Aboriginal artist Kieren Karritpul of Merrepen Arts. 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Karritpul comes from a long line of recognised artists with his mother, Patricia Marrfurra, older brother, Aaron McTaggart, and aunties all engaged in active arts practice. Working across the mediums of painting and textile design, Karritpul’s depictions of traditional weavings, fish nets and stories of country honour his ancestors and their teachings, and demonstrate the way he maintains these strong cultural connections in daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap is hand-cut leather, with tan brown leather back and  top-stitched detail. 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The fog wafts around these trees and is conspicuous during the cold weather of the mid dry season, especially in the cool of the early morning. These sites have special spiritual significance for Ngen’giwumirri people, especially for Marita as it was one of her deceased grandmother’s dreamings, and they are found on her traditional country. This image shows the warm water springs and holes that the fog comes from, it captures the movement of the fog and the spiritual danger associated with coming into physical contact with the fog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap is hand-cut leather, with grey leather back and  top-stitched detail. Silk lining with handy inner leather pocket.  Adorned with a quality YKK metal zipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 29cm x 22cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bags are scotch-guarded. 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Nampitjinpa paints her father’s country of rockholes (puli) and sandhills (tali). There is plenty bushtucker – mangilpa, which are little black seeds around. The road to Kiwirrkurra passes Takupalangu on the side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice describes the big swamp of Takupalangu, in her Fathers country. Takupalangu is filled up with bush vegetables called mungilpa. When Alice was a small girl she travelled this country with her family. Her mother used to collect mungilpa and pummel it into dough which she made into damper. 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Lined with vintage silk, it's a very stylish bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a quality metal zipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-cut removable leather strap, 122 cms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(The placement of the print can vary slightly from bag to bag)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24cm x 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designed by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40710410174646,"sku":"KAT-359","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1609\/5061\/products\/DSC_8081.jpg?v=1633587021"},{"product_id":"puli-puli-leather-large-slouch-bag","title":"Puli Puli Leather Large Slouch Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe popular Slouch bag made with the gorgeous Mint and Mustard Puli Puli fabric by Indigenous artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX please all 7 days for this unique item to be made up X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeturah Zimran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Ikuntji Artists and carefully sewn into different leather pieces, one hand painted with gold dashes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese photos were taken in golden afternoon sunlight and it really gives a lovely glow to the bag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I love with this fabric is you can own a little piece of the story;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe abstract shapes depict the natural rock formations (puli) found in and around Haasts Bluff. The mint and mustard print is a wonderful colour combination!      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeturah's story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"When I was little I would watch my grandmother and mother paint. It was when I was young I realised I wanted to paint. I started painting in 2005 and my brother paints as well. He paints waru, bush fire Dreaming.\u003cbr\u003eI paint about the sand hills my mother also painted about the sand hills and the Napaltjarri sisters.\u003cbr\u003eI have my own family now. I have seven children. I have two granddaughters and two grandsons. My husband is also a painter. He paints about his grandfather’s country: Lake Mackay.\u003cbr\u003eI like to paint; painting helps me forget my troubles. I paint every day.\u003cbr\u003eMy Grandmother used to say to me when I was younger: “One day you will paint.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ikuntji.com.au\/artist\/keturah-zimran\/#bio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitched with different subtle textured and coloured leather pieces, this bag has a lovely slouchy feel and will hold everything you need for the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLined with a vintage chintz cotton and handy leather pocket \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe placement of the print and some of the leather may be slightly different due to the bag being individually made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand screen printed by Publisher Textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a metal zipper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38cm X 32cms  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designed by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40753989222582,"sku":"KAT-361","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1609\/5061\/products\/IMG_9563.jpg?v=1757939073"},{"product_id":"rockholes-blue-leather-purse","title":"Rockholes Blue and Black Leather Purse","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rockholes Red purse has been so popular, I am now making them in Blue and Black to match Blue and Black bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Uta Uta Tjangala’s country, which he has painted throughout his career. Nampitjinpa paints her father’s country of rockholes (puli) and sandhills (tali). There is plenty bushtucker – mangilpa, which are little black seeds around. The road to Kiwirrkurra passes Takupalangu on the side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice describes the big swamp of Takupalangu, in her Fathers country. Takupalangu is filled up with bush vegetables called mungilpa. When Alice was a small girl she travelled this country with her family. Her mother used to collect mungilpa and pummel it into dough which she made into damper. It is also a good place for hunting bush meat as the swamp is surrounded by rock hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikuntji.com.au\/artist\/alice-nampitjinpa-dixon\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ikuntji.com.au\/artist\/alice-nampitjinpa-dixon\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fun and practical purse made with quality hand-screen printed fabric and soft grey silver leather back, with top-stitched detail.  It's a great size to pair-up with a Shoulder Bag!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purse is completely handmade and a one of a kind; own something locally made in Sydney or it can be great to give as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a Riri metal zipper and lined with up-cycled silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e (The pattern might differ slightly, and the leather back a slightly different colour, as I use up cycled leathers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fabrics are scotch-guarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 16cm x 11 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designed by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40776850538678,"sku":"KAT-364","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1609\/5061\/products\/IMG_9800.jpg?v=1638270232"},{"product_id":"watiya-tjuta-indigenous-print-and-leather-cross-body-bag","title":"Watiya Tjuta Indigenous Print and Leather cross-body bag","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovingly handcrafted and fun cross-body bag made with a beautiful original screen-print by Aboriginal artist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMitjili Napurrula\u003c\/span\u003e from Ikuntji Artists (hand printed by Publisher Textiles) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this design Mitjili Napurrula depicts her fathers Tjukurrpa, the ceremonial spear straightening in Uwalkari country (Gibson desert region). The Watiya Tjuta (Acacia Trees) are the trees that are used to make these spears. Uwalkari country is abundant with Watiya Tjuta, as well as sand hills and other plants. Mitjili paints the motif of the Watiya Tjuta, carrying on the recurring motif as her mother used to draw in the sand. Her mother passed on this Dreaming to her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e https:\/\/ikuntji.com.au\/artwork\/mn-watiya-blackink-onwhite-tencel-50cm\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a quality metal zipper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-cut removable leather strap, 122 cms.  Banner lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(The placement of the print can vary slightly from bag to bag)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24cm x 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designed by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40889961742518,"sku":"KAT-377","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1609\/5061\/products\/IMG_0474.jpg?v=1643931773"},{"product_id":"red-mermaid-leaf-leather-purse","title":"Red Mermaid Leaf Leather Purse","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amazing Mermaids screen print now in an orange\/red!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA fun and practical purse made with a vibrant hand-screen printed fabric \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eartwork by Aboriginal artist Kieren Karritpul of Merrepen Arts. The fabric was hand screen-printed by Publisher Textiles in Leichhardt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has soft tan leather back, with top-stitched detail.  It's a great size to pair-up with a Shoulder Bag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKieren is a very talented young Aboriginal artist, his work is collections such as The National Gallery of Australia, Myer Collection and Artbank. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purse is completely handmade and a one of a kind; own something locally made in Sydney or it can be great to give as a gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a Riri metal zipper and lined with up-cycled silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fabrics are scotch-guarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 18.5cm x 13 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designed by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40890031177910,"sku":"KAT-382","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1609\/5061\/products\/IMG_8760.jpg?v=1638142575"},{"product_id":"womens-business-indigenous-print-cross-body-bag","title":"Women's Business Indigenous Print cross-body bag","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design by Mavis Nampitjinpa Marks from Ikuntji Artists shows the ‘Women’s Business Story:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMavis is an accomplished Luritja Pintupi artist; born at Newhaven, 360km North West of Mpwartne (Alice Springs). She has been widely exhibited around Australia and the world. She enjoys traveling to Kintore to visit with her sister Yuyuwa; and to Alice Springs to see her sister Gina. Mavis moved to Haasts Bluff as a teenager with her mother. Mavis likes to paint the women’s Ceremonial Dancing at Mt Liebig and the story given to her by her grandfather of Kalipinpa, the Water Dreaming, which comes from her mother’s side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this design, Mavis depicts women’s business. She paints the women’s ceremonial dancing at Mt Liebig, close to where she was born and where she has lived most of her life.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText from https:\/\/publishertextiles.com.au\/product\/womens-business-navy-on-white-tencel-linen\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Designed By Kate bags are lovingly handmade by myself, and carefully made to last for years.  A great detail with this bag is the leather strap can be unclipped, and the bag can become a clutch. Lined with vintage silk satin, it's a very stylish bag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned with a quality metal zipper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-cut removable leather strap, 122 cms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(The placement of the print can vary slightly from bag to bag)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24cm x 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designed by Kate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41003860164790,"sku":"KAT-412","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1609\/5061\/products\/IMG_0465_1.jpg?v=1643934448"},{"product_id":"blue-and-black-rockholes-large-leather-slouch-bag","title":"Blue and Black Rockholes Large Leather Slouch Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first Cushion Slouch Bag was so popular, I've made more using different upholstery sample materials and leathers! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remnant pieces of chocolate and blue\/black leathers showcase the vibrant indigenous Rockholes print, designed by Alice Nampitjinpa Dixon from Ikuntji Artists, and hand screen printed by Publisher Textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNampitjinpa paints her father’s country of rockholes (puli) and sandhills (tali). There is plenty bushtucker – mangilpa, which are little black seeds around. The road to Kiwirrkurra passes Takupalangu on the side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice describes the big swamp of Takupalangu, in her Fathers country. Takupalangu is filled up with bush vegetables called mungilpa. When Alice was a small girl she travelled this country with her family. Her mother used to collect mungilpa and pummel it into dough which she made into damper. 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The fabric was hand screen-printed by Publisher Textiles in Leichhardt.  The rest stitched together by myself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love the movement in Marita's print, and each bag is quite different as it shows a different section of the amazing print. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome info on the artwork (from nomadart.com.au):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDagum, Fog dreaming sites are located on Ngen’giwumirri country between Peppimenarti and Nauiyu. They are small springs and holes in the ground where steam or fog come off the warm water below. They occur on the edge of floodplains and are surrounded by spring pandanus, yerrgi, and pink apple trees, yerrmanmanba. The fog wafts around these trees and is conspicuous during the cold weather of the mid dry season, especially in the cool of the early morning. 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