Dress | Papa Tjukurrpa by Pam Brown | Ikuntji Artists

This newly released, 1960s inspired "Doris Day" shift dress is an easy to wear, comfortable everyday dress (with pockets!) featuring the 'Papa Tjukurrpa' by Pam Brown. This flattering A-line shape finishes just above the knee and features mid length sleeves and two scoop side pockets. This dress is available in very limited quantities.

The story of this painting is Papa Tjukurrpa - Dog Dreaming. The country for this Tjukurrpa is at Nyuman, three hours south-west of Kintore. It is a little outstation. The dog lives at this place and can be seen as a rock. The story was handed down to the artist by her grandfather and it's a men's story. She paints the sandhills surrounding this country.

Pam was born in Papunya in 1960.  Pam was taught to paint by her uncle Cameron Tjapaltjarri who was an acclaimed Papunya Tula Artist and by her aunt Leonie Kamutu, who still paints for Papunya Tjupi artists.  Pam Brown now lives and paints in Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff). Her beautiful diamond-shaped paintings are Papa Tjukurrpa - Dog Dreaming. 

Details:
Two colour print on 100% cotton jersey. 
Printed and sewn by hand at Publisher Textiles in Sydney.

Please note being handmade there may be some print variations, making each garment unique. Treat this handmade garment with love and it will love you back! Cold machine wash, drip dry in shade, warm iron. Avoid the tumble dryer and dry cleaner.