Woven Heart by Shirley Guyula
Woven Heart - Gunga (Pandanus Spiralis) and natural dyes.
At Bula BUla Arts natural materials are harvested from the plants in the jungles of surrounding homelands such as pandanus, sandpalm and kurrajong bark. The plant material is worked and treated in the ways passed on from ancestors and in doing so the Yolngu (women) recreate and identify with the sacred ceremonial objects which connect Yolngu to each other, to their past, their creative beings and to their country. The fibres and strings produced are dyed with natural dyes made from fruits, roots, leaves and barks before they are woven into objects such as fish traps and fish nets, mats, string bags, baskets and dilly bags.
Bula’bula Arts
Bula’bula Arts is located in the Ramingining community in Central Arnhem Land, 400 kilometres east of Darwin.
Bula’bula means the voice/tongue of Gandayala (red kanga...
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.
You can find a lot of information as you navigate our website. Check out the Artists and Brands pages. We often link to their websites so you can explore further. -
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.
Indigenous Art Code
Ethical sales of authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art
Supply Nation
A proudly Aboriginal-led enterprise
Registered Charity with Item 1 DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status
A not-for-profit organisation with a charitable purpose