SARATOGA CUSHION
When Rigbys & Bábbarra collide we create these incredible one off cushions.
Fabric designed and printed by Bábbarra Women’s Center in remote Northern Territory.
Then filled with a lush plush feather insert.
Material : 100% linen
Size : 60cm x 60cm
Colour : fabric is light pistachio green with print in charcoal and light teal with natural linen piping
Care : Hand wash only and dry in the shade
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This design tells the story of Saratoga dreaming, a freshwater fish that swims on the edge of creeks and rivers. This design is the Saratoga dreaming from the Mularra songline. Where the Saratoga we call Murdulngu, Danguny travelled from Malmyangarnak billabong to Mirrigatja.
This Billabong was owned by Murdulngu (Saratoga) before the water was taken over by shark Barlangu he came all the way from east to north then to west. He was travelling when that water level was high he went up the stream but he couldn’t make it. This Barlangu came from Murruggun clan but really this shark came from long way all the way south. This story is connected through Mularra songline it represents many clans.
With permission from clan elders, Carol is able to pass on this family knowledge through her passion in textile and art.
‘I am proud of my first design, I want to keep this design for future, for my children and grandchildren so they remember this story, this story is a big part of the mularra songline’ Carol Liyawanga Campion
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Carol Liyawanga
Carol was born on a remote cattle station, near Bulmun community, where her mother was working at the time.
Carol now lives with her family on the remote homeland of Buluhkaduru. Carol currently works as a remote homelands supervisor, managing the Buluhkaduru women’s centre.
She is a talented weaver of pandanus and a lino cut artist. Her mother taught her how to weave baskets and dilly bags, and collect the natural fibres from the bush land. Carol has strong knowledge in Arnhem Land plants and native wild foods.
Languages - Kune, Kuninjku
Community - Maningrida
Date Of Birth - 1958-09-01