Walara (gumnuts) on silk - Marie Manado

Lengths of handprinted screen printed fabric on 100% silk dupion 137cm wide

The base fabric is black and is a three-colour print with cream, and light and dark browny-orange coloured details.

Eucalyptus trees are commonly found in the Kimberley. The walara (nuts) are often used to create jewellery and the plant itself has many medicinal properties, particularly for treating ‘cold-sick’ and inflammation.