Woven Necklace/wall décor by Gwenyth Manakgu

The Woven Necklace or Wall Décor is a piece of Aboriginal cultural that can be worn as a necklace or it can be displayed on the wall of the room.

The natural colours signifying the natural beauty of Kakadu National Park and the use of kunngobarna (pandanus) that are skilfully picked by expert craftsmen with the use of a manmarli stick, to create the piece. .

Features:

• Handcrafted Authenticity: Gwenyth Manakgu has meticulously created this piece with wild foraged native material sourced in Kakadu National Park to give a genuine expression of the area’s heritage.

• Natural Adornments: The pandanus is carefully harvested, air-dried for several months, and finally dyed with natural dyes and colours that reflect the vibrancy of the Kakadu region.

• Cultural Significance: ‘Women’s business’ involves the art of weaving and gathering materials that date back to the roots of this region and form the traditions passed on from one generation to another.