RHONDA WOOLLA | 'Kempan Menth II' | Weave Amy Loogatha Fiona Omeenyo lives in Cairns

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RHONDA WOOLLA | 'Kempan Menth II' | Weave Amy Loogatha Fiona Omeenyo lives in CairnsRhonda Woolla is a proud Wik woman of the Putch Clan, Aurukun, who learnt the art of weaving and making feather flowers from her mother and grandmothers, the old girls in the community. She started weaving at a young age and sources and prepares all her own natural materials. This selection of Woolla's traditional Kempan (baskets) and new contemporary forms, sees the artists push the craft into unique new directions. Details: Hand dyed woven pandanus