Summary
The lace-like curl or curl coiling stich used by Sarah Nadjalaburnburn is popular today, not only as a main stitching feature but as edging for mats and baskets. This handbag form was developed from the mission influenced 'sister' baskets that have matching identical sides of circular coiled mat forms. However in this style a central oval 'mat' has been added to separate the sides and form the handbag. It has long rigid handles that allow the basket to be carried over the shoulder.
Local Name
baladjdji mile belbmerrinj
Physical Description
A handbag made of two identical oval sides stitched together to a coiled section that extends out to form two handles.The handbag is made with curl coiling stich in dyed pandanus (orange, pink, green) and undyed pandanus.
Significance
Sarah Nadjalaburnburn favours making forms in the coiling technique.
More Information
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Object/Medium
Basket
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Locality
Gunbalanya, Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Fully Extended
270 mm (Length), 40 mm (Width), 380 mm (Height)
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands, Australian Indigenous Identity and Contemporary Life