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Featuring Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming) artwork, this beautiful table linen collection shares an important Warlpiri Dreaming story from Ngarlikurlangu, north of Yuendumu. The story tells of the yankirri (emu) travelling to the rockhole at Ngarlikurlangu in search of water and belongs to Jangala/Jampijinpa men and Nangala/Nampijinpa women.
In contemporary Warlpiri art, emus are commonly represented by their wirliya (footprints), shown as arrow-like shapes moving across the landscape. The story also features yakajirri (bush raisin), an important food source associated with this site. During the Dreaming, a conflict took place between the Yankirri ancestor and Wardilyka (Australian Bustard) ancestors over sharing the yakajirri. This story continues to be celebrated through traditional dance performed during initiation ceremonies.
Hand screen-printed on natural raw linen, each piece brings authentic Indigenous Australian art and storytelling into the home.
Features
• Features Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming) artwork by an Australian Aboriginal artist
• Royalties paid directly to the artist
• Hand screen-printed design
• Made from 100% raw linen
• Double-bound edging in a contrasting colour
• Functional and decorative homeware
• Machine washable
• Plastic-free packaging
Available Sizes
Tablecloths • Large: 150 × 230 cm
• Square: 150 × 150 cm
Table Runner • 140 × 45 cm
Tea Towel • 45 × 75 cm
Materials
• 100% Raw Linen
Care Instructions
• Machine washable
Made In
• India
Perfect For
• Everyday dining and entertaining
• Contemporary home styling
• Collecting Indigenous Australian art
• Thoughtful gifts
• Adding colour, culture, and storytelling to the home