Bush Dye ~ Silk Scrunchie
Bush Dye ~ Silk Scrunchie
Bush Dye
Anindilyakwa women hold ancient knowledge of their land, reflected in their traditional bush dyeing practices. Natural dyes are harvested from native plants, such as roots, leaves, bark, and berries, as well as repurposed metal objects found in the community.
The dyeing process begins with a bush trip to gather materials, followed by the careful design of garments. Fabrics are bound with leaves and objects before being boiled, transforming the silk from white into a one-of-a-kind expression of the landscape. This process honours traditional knowledge and the connection to the land.
Shipping
On smaller items we offer $15 flat rate regular mail using Australia Post. Delivery times from Groote Eylandt to capital cities in Australia is approximately 10-14 days.
You can optionally request Express shipping for $20 flat rate. Express shipping is faster, usually 4-5 days to capital cities. Deliveries to regional towns or country addresses may take longer.
Postage on larger items is calculated depending on size, weight and destination. Our team works to ensure that all artworks are posted as soon as possible. Larger artworks will be barged to Darwin and freighted, meaning delivery times can be up to four weeks.
Customers purchasing artworks online will be sent their tracking information.
