This fabric was designed and hand-printed by members of Injalak Arts in their workshop in Gunbalanya, NT.
 
The Designers
This collaborative design was created by four Kunwinkjku dalukdaluk (women) artists, Priscilla Badari, Lynne Nadjowh, Sylvia Badari and Katra Nganjmirra.
 
The Design:  
Mandjabu (fish traps) were traditionally used throughout Western Arnhem Land to catch djenj (generic word for fish). The large woven nets, made from strong vines, were anchored in the river bed and used to trap fish with the hanging tides.

These traps were very large and could stretch metres in length. Traditionally men would weave these nets due to the size and heavy duty nature of the structure. It was not uncommon for two to three men to spend close to a month weaving large fish traps.

The design features artistic interpretations 
of the different stitches used to weave these large traps. Although these traps are no longer regularly used for fishing, women still practice making them to continue the old traditions and maintain ancient weaving techniques. Examples can be found in museums often recreated from Pandanus and sand palm.