Numbulwar Numburindi Arts — DIY Weaving Kit

Numburindi people have been weaving for thousands of years, with expertise passed down from generation to generation. Artists use a range of fibres harvested locally including pandanus, barks and vines, dyed naturally to create beautiful and practical vessels. These days artists have embraced contemporary found materials in their practice, cleaning up Country and injecting bold colours into their designs.

Numbulwar Numburindi Arts’ weaving kit contains everything you need to learn how to weave a small basket. Artist Rose Wilfred guides you through the process over video, with illustrated step-by-step instructions available as a reference. Practice on colourful raffia while you grasp the basics and then continue with any fibres you can find!

Each kit sold supports Numbulwar Numburindi Arts in providing a space for our artists to work and opportunities to build their careers. Thank you for your support.

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Numbulwar Numburindi Arts x Craft

Craft has partnered with Numbulwar Numburindi Arts to present the works from the master weavers - Joy, Megan, Virginia, Nicola and Rena. In a Dhuwa story told in Ritharrngu language in central Arnhem Land, these weavers are Creation Sisters. The weavers each have their own dilly bags that contain all their powers, holding sacred ornaments and power objects that they use to create the landscape. Through their stewardship, the landscape becomes lush and beautiful.

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Material: Dyed rafia