Judy Watson Cotton Scarf

This organic cotton scarf features artwork by Indigenous Australian artist Judy Watson, sharing the story of a group of women journeying eastward across the land. As they traveled, the women gathered bush foods, collected ngalyipi (snake vine), and performed sacred ceremonies. The design elements reflect key parts of their journey: wavy lines for the snake vine, 'U' shapes for the women, circular forms representing edible mushrooms, and twin straight lines symbolizing their digging sticks. The scarf beautifully weaves cultural storytelling into a wearable piece of art.

Dimensions: 78.7" x 27.6"

Royalties directly benefit the artist.

About the Artist:

Judy Napangardi Watson (c. 1935–2016) was a leading Warlpiri artist born at Yarungkanji, Mt. Doreen Station in the Northern Territory. Growing up in a traditional nomadic lifestyle, she spent long periods with her family on ancestral lands at Mina Mina and Yingipurlangu, places of deep cultural significance. Taught by her elder sister, acclaimed artist Maggie Napangardi Watson, Judy developed her own vibrant and energetic style, known for its dynamic "dragged dotting" technique. Her works predominantly depict the Jukurrpa (Dreaming) associated with Mina Mina, including powerful women's stories and sacred ceremonial sites. Active since the early 1990s, her art is held in major collections across Australia and internationally. Judy’s work is celebrated for its bold abstraction, deep cultural meaning, and her lifelong commitment to sharing Warlpiri culture through painting.

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