Warlukurlangu Senita Napangardi Granites Lukarrara Jukurrpa (Desert Fringe-Rush Seed Dreaming) 112 cm Cotton Drill Fabric Black 112 cm

This Warlukurlangu Senita Napangardi Granites Lukarrara Jukurrpa (Desert Fringe-Rush Seed Dreaming) 112 cm Cotton Drill Fabric is the perfect choice if you're looking to celebrate true Australian culture in your garment and textile projects. Cotton drill is a heavier weight twill weave fabric that can be used in both pants and jackets, yet it is still lightweight enough for casual dresses and uniforms - this drill can also be used for craft or home décor projects. This material is composed of 100% cotton, and supplied in a 112 cm width. Spotlight has a beautiful range of fabrics, manchester and home décor items featuring amazing artwork by the talented indigenous peoples creating with Warlukurlangu, Artists of Yuendumu. Find the perfect piece for your home, in-store or online.

Lukarrara Jukurrpa (Desert Fringe-Rush Seed Dreaming) by Senita Napangardi Granites

This Jukurrpa belongs to women of the Nakamarra/Napurrurla subsections and to Jakamarra/Jupurrurla men. This Dreaming is associated with a place called Jaralypari, north of Yuendumu. Lukarrara (desert fringe-rush [Fimbristylis oxystachya & Fimbristylis eremophila]) is a grass with an edible seed. The seeds are traditionally ground on a large stone ('ngatinyanu') with a smaller stone ('ngalikirri') to make flour. This flour is mixed with water ('ngapa') to make damper cakes which are cooked and eaten. In Warlpiri traditional paintings iconography is used to represent the Jukurrpa, particular sites and other elements. Large concentric circles often represent the site of Jaralypari and also the seed-bearing grass Lukurrara. 'U' shapes can depict the Karnta (women) collecting 'lukarrara' and straight lines are frequently used to portray seeds that fall down to the ground and are also collected by women using their 'parrajas' (wooden food carriers) and 'karlangu' (digging sticks).