Woven Basket - Glenys James

Crafted with care from desert grasses and raffia, this shallow basket showcases the vibrant colours and coiling techniques central to Tjanpi weaving. Its compact, flat form makes it perfect for holding small treasures or simply displaying as a work of art.

About the artist: 

Glenys James is a Tjanpi Desert Weaver — one of over 400 Aboriginal women artists who transform native grasses into extraordinary fibre art. Based in the NPY Lands, Glenys draws on the skills passed down through generations, creating works that reflect deep cultural knowledge, connection to Country, and joyful self-expression.

Tjanpi (meaning 'wild grass' in Pitjantjatjara) is an Indigenous-governed social enterprise that supports women in remote communities to earn income on Country through fibre art.

About the supplier: 

Tjanpi Desert Weavers are a social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council working with women in the remote Central and Western deserts (WA, SA, NT) who earn an income from contemporary fibre art. Read more

Product details: 

Dimensions: D 220 mm x H 65 mm

Material: Raffia

Handwoven in Central Australia