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Artists Naomi Kantjuri and Maringka Burton, both from Amata (SA), collect Tjanpi near their community. 2017. Image by Rhett Hammerton

Discover the Aboriginal desert weaversof the Red Centre

 

Remote and rugged, the Red Centre has inspired Aboriginal artists for centuries. More recently it’s become known all over the world for its phenomenal fibre.

Artist Mary Pan collecting grass near Amata, SA, 2017. Image by Rhett Hammerton
Artist Mary Pan collecting grass. Image by Rhett Hammerton
 
Sorting freshly harvested tjanpi (desert grasses). 2009.Image by Jo Foster.
Sorting freshly harvested tjanpi (desert grasses). Image by Jo Foster
 
Tjanpi Desert Weavers Territory Arts Trail
Visiting Tjanpi Desert Weavers is a must when in Alice Springs
 
 
 
Djilpin Arts in Alice Springs
Tjanpi Desert Weavers in Alice Springs is filled with bright colours and curious creatures
 
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