Sculpture | Samantha Burke | Cat | Tjanpi Desert Weavers First Nations grandparents or anyone else who

grandparents or anyone else who is feeling outdated and decidedly 'square'

The secure closed hinged backing keeps them in place all day

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Jennifer Cossins is a CBCA shortlisted Tasmanian artist and writer with a passion for nature

The popular first edition established itself as both authoritative and informative

Sculpture | Samantha Burke | Cat | Tjanpi Desert Weavers First Nations grandparents or anyone else whoWeaving with fibre in this way has become a fundamental part of Central and Western desert culture and draws on the traditional practice of making manguri rings a ring worn on the head made of grasses and cloth. Here we see traditional weaving techniques re framed using a mix of traditional and contemporary materials including wool! The result is a strikingly bold and colourful sculptural piece with layers of historical significance. Tjanpi Desert