Marrubuda Merra | Strength of String

Описание: Follow master weaver Elsie Bara, sisters Sue and Maureen; and the Anindilyakwa artists as they gather natural fibres throughout the seasons and weave a traditional kayuya (dilly bag). Throughout the process, passing on the knowledge to daughters and granddaughters.



“For the Warnindilyakwa people it’s very important. This string is not new, it’s from the past. And the ladies at the art centres keep doing it for the future, passing knowledge and skills to our young ones, so they can keep on doing it when we aren’t here anymore,” said Noeleen Lalara, Lead Art and Cultural Officer, Anindilyakwa Arts.



Filmed at Ayungkwiyungkwa, around the big fig tree, and at Anindilyakwa Arts Umbakumba, the film reveals the power and significance of string in bringing Anindilyakwa women together on country, to create, share knowledge and make memories.



“I like working on a film with my grandmothers. I don’t know how to make the baskets, but it’s interesting to see how they make the strings from trees, and now everyone can watch the film and kids can learn,” said Maxine McKenzie, Media Producer, Anindilyakwa Media.



Artworks are available at anindilyakwaarts.com.au