Pandanus Palm Weaving

Christine shared some images of aboriginal panadanus palm weaving. The shapes and designs were detailed and intricate. Our aborigines use  plant based weaving as do people in Ghana, Fiji, Vanuatu, Cambodia and so many other places. Palm leaves are particularly strong. It is interesting to see how these cultures use weaving ans sustainable practices.

Maningrida Arts and Culture gives you some idea how our aborigines are developing their weaving. One of the things they are doing is making sure older members of the community can weave so they have something to do, can sit and social distance and learn how to improve their skills. It is not reliant on mobility and strength. The weavers know a lot about natural dyes available in the Arnhem Land area. That knowledge is worth preserving.

There is a Spanish artist who has been working with our aboriginal weavers so they use their skills to recycle plastic into amazing art works. culture trip tells you all about it and the work of  Alvaro Catalán de Ocon. Our weavers are improving our environment.