Tartaku (bush coconut) on silk - Miss S. Chiguna

Lengths of handprinted screen printed fabric on 100% silk 135cm wide

The base fabric is 'rust' coloured and it is a three-colour print with light blue, indigo and mauvey brown coloured details.

Tartaku (bush coconut) are actually an insect gall that grows into a 'coconut fruit' on a bloodwood tree. The 'coconut' is broken off the tree and cracked open to eat and drink the juicy insides. it is an excellent source of protein. This bush tukka is best found in The Dry Season (May-September).