Tote Bag | Josette Papajua | Earthy tones

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.

These cotton bags, made by Better World Arts, fold up to a convenient neat size, fitting into your handbag or glove box making eco friendly plastic bag free shopping that much easier.

Details:
34.5 x 41 cm
Cotton