3D Christmas Stars

Artist: Josette Papajua

During Ceremony on the Tiwi Islands a series of “Yoi”, dances are performed, some are totemic (matrilineal) and others act out newly composed songs. Participants are painted with turtiyanginari (natural ochres) transforming the dancers and protecting them against mapurtiti (spirits). These designs are collectively called Jilamara.

The lacquerware Christmas Balls and Decorative Hearts & Stars are made from recycled paper and hand-painted using low tech paint brushes!

An ecologically sound collection of papers, Christmas decorations, decorative hangings hearts, and gift bags made from sustainable materials. We use no plastics in this range, no polystyrene, or any other non-biodegradable nasties. Most of the paper is made from cotton scraps left over from the garment industry: Our Australian made papers are made using certified eco-friendly sources, The lacquerware Christmas Ballas and Decorative Hearts are made from recycled paper and hand-painted using low tech paint brushes! We have eliminated plastic from the packaging process as well.