Murdie Morris Two Dogs Dreaming II - Cotton Foldable Bag
A handy shopping bag that folds up into a compact rectangle for easy storage in your bag, car or cupboard. Featuring beautiful vibrant Indigenous art, this bag makes a fantastic gift.
- 100% cotton
- Folds into rectangle with press stud closure
- Fair Trade
- Artwork by Indigenous artist, Murdie Morris
- The artist receives royalties for every sale
About the Artwork
In this Dreaming story, a Jampijinpa and a Napangardi, who were dog ancestors, embarked on a journey from the western to the eastern regions. Upon reaching Tapu, a significant rockhole, the two dogs parted ways. Napangardi, the female dog, ventured southward, while Jampijinpa, the male counterpart, headed north. However, Jampijinpa soon found himself overcome with loneliness and emitted mournful howls, calling out for Napangardi in the south.
Responding swiftly to his cries, Napangardi rushed to reunite with Jampijinpa, and they solemnized their union at Ngarnka. Adorned with traditional men’s and women’s marriage headdresses, Jampijinpa adorned himself with white clay for the ceremonial rites.
Continuing their journey eastward, the pair eventually arrived at Warlaku (Ali Curung). Here, they discovered a thriving community of dogs, comprised of numerous families - mothers, fathers, children, and uncles all cohabiting harmoniously. Jampijinpa and Napangardi constructed a burrow for shelter and began to expand their own family within this vibrant community. Electing to remain in Warlaku, they integrated themselves among the other dogs.
Thus, the 'malikijarra Jukurrpa' (two dogs Dreaming) serves as a poignant narrative illustrating the importance of familial bonds and marital fidelity within Indigenous traditions.
About the Producers - 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.
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Hampers
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Gift Wrapping
We will happily gift wrap products for an extra $2. This can be added at checkout along with a short note to the person receiving the gift.
When purchasing multiple products don't forget to include in your order notes if you would like the products to be wrapped separately or all together. Around Christmas time, please specify if it is a Christmas gift or not so we can choose the wrapping paper accordingly.
Our products are a curated selection of intentional and purposeful items which work towards alleviating global issues and inequities. Many of our products hold Fair Trade Certifications from the World Fair Trade Organisation, Fair Trade Australia & New Zealand as well as sustainable textile certifications such as the GOTS Certification. Read more about our product selection process here.