Woven Kids Necklace/ Wall décor by Gwenyth Manakgu

Decorate your space with this rich cultural tapestry that can be worn as a Woven Kids Necklace or displayed on your Wall. Created by Gwenyth Manakgu, this piece of aboriginal designed art links the land and artistic heritage of the Kakadu Region.

Every single strand and every hue of this necklace expresses the majestic natural landscape that permeates Kakadu National Park. You may bring a bit of this breathtaking landscape into your home displaying a proudly indigenous made product that captures the essence of the land.

Features:

• Traditional Craftsmanship: To make a Woven Kid’s necklace or Wall Decoration, the skilled weavers collect fresh kunngobarn (pandanus) using the hooked stick.

• Cultural Heritage: The art of weaving, which is deeply rooted in women’s business and ancient traditional practices known as ‘Women’s business’, helps preserve culture, thus proving a connection with the past.

• Functional Art: This piece of cultural object which is beautiful can be worn as a necklace or it can be exhibited on the walls of the room, having the same meaning everywhere.