Woven Basket by Katherine Coulthard
Katherine Coulthard grew up in the remote community of Apatula in the Northern Territory, and now resides in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
She grew up watching and learning weaving from artists Nelly Patterson, Mintatjarra Wilson and other elders from Mutitjulu. Her sister Justine Anderson taught her to weave with coloured raffia, and she began making Tjanpi in 2023. Katherine loves to make baskets, bowls and dream catchers, often incorporating painted gumnuts and emu feathers.
She also paints Honey Ant Dreaming, Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters) and women's Dreaming/Ceremonies.
Tjanpi Desert Weavers
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We collaborate exclusively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, art centres and businesses. Our goal is to support them in their artistic, creative and cultural endeavours with the goal of creating a self-sustaining and self-determining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander retail and arts industry.
Our art and products are sourced from Aboriginal-owned businesses and Art Centers. Suppliers are carefully vetted to ensure their authenticity and businesses are certified by the Indigenous Art Code.
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We support many amazing independent artists, art centres and businesses and love to promote them!
Our model of working isn’t about representation of a small stable of artists but rather a growing hub and an artistic community.
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Each Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist, art centre and business are unique and prices are negotiated and can vary.
Generally speaking, we take a 30% commission on sales to cover our overheads; it costs to have a prime location in a Brisbane metro area, professional staff, insurances, marketing and communications, administration and general expenses running a gallery and retail space.
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