Jilamara Black & White Socks

Step into culture and comfort with these soft, breathable cotton socks featuring artwork by Tiwi artist Paulina Puruntatameri. Inspired by Jilamara—the intricate body painting designs used in Tiwi Island ceremonies—these socks celebrate the traditions of dance, ocher, and spiritual protection. Bold yet refined, the design brings a rich narrative of Indigenous Australian identity and artistry to your everyday wear. A stylish and meaningful way to honor culture with every step.

One size fits most adults.

Royalties directly benefit the artist.

About the Artist:

Paulina Puruntatameri (1957–2022), also known as Jedda, was a respected Indigenous Australian artist and senior Cultural Leader from Melville Island in the Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory. Her artwork reflected deep cultural knowledge and tradition, often drawing on ceremonial designs, ancestral Dreamings, and stories connected to land and sea. Though she began painting later in life, Paulina brought a unique perspective shaped by her expertise in Tiwi language and cultural preservation. Her richly layered pieces, created using natural earth pigments, explored themes such as the Kirilima (Jungle Fowl) Dreaming and the story of Maruti, the female crocodile. Through her art, Paulina played an important role in maintaining and sharing Tiwi cultural identity.

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