Josette Papajua 'Jilamara' Fine Modal Scarf

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Top off your outfit with a piece of art. This elegant scarf is made from modal fabric which is incredibly soft against the skin. The artwork is by Indigenous artist, Josette Papajua from the Tiwi Islands. The piece depicts Jilamara, which are the designs painted on the skin with ochre during ceremonial dances.
  • 100% Modal aka Rayon, a natural cellulose fibre
  • Size: 200 x 74cm
  • Made in Amritsar, India in Fair Trade conditions
  • The artist receives royalties for their artwork

About the Artwork

"For Tiwi people, to sing is to dance is to paint."
Ryan, Judith Art and Australia, 1997

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.

About the Makers

Better World Arts

Better World Arts facilitates cross cultural art projects between Aboriginal artists in Australia, and artisans in India. The Aboriginal artists are paid royalties for their designs, and the artisans in India work in conditions that encompass the 10 Principles of Fair Trade, including receiving a fair wage, working in safe conditions, and ensuring there is no child labour or forced labour.

Read more about Better World Arts here.


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