Tjanpi Learn to Weave Kits

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$40.00

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Learn to weave with the Tjanpi Desert Weavers. Start weaving your own basket using the kick-starter pack weaving pack. Each pack includes:

  • 1 Industrial needle
  • 1 Natural raffia hank
  • 3 Coloured raffia hanks
  • 1 Calico Bag
  • Access to a weaving tutorial video and PDF instructions

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

Tjanpi represents more than 400 Aboriginal women artists from 26 remote communities on the NPY lands. The NPY lands cover approximately 350,000 square kms across the tri-state border region (WA, SA, NT) of Central Australia. Tjanpi field officers regularly travel to these communities and purchase artworks from the artists, supply art materials, hold skills development workshops, and facilitate grass collecting trips.

Tjanpi also runs public weaving workshops, has a public gallery in Alice Springs, and regularly exhibits work in national galleries and commissions for public institutions and collectors.

* Orders are typically processed and dispatched within 48 hours (excluding weekends and public holidays)

* We offer a variety of domestic shipping options with Australia Post: Parcel Post - $10.95 | Free parcel post shipping on orders $129 and over, Express Post - $14.95 | Please note for delivery times please refer to Australia Post.

(Note: Welcome to Country reserves the right to revoke free express shipping on oversized items or multiple package deliveries. In this instance, we will revert to Parcel Post)

* All items shipped with tracking and insurance

* For the most current Australia Post delivery times, please check their website for updates. For the most current DHL Express delivery times, please check their website for updates.

* For Custom Orders (large volume/corporate), please contact us for a custom shipping quote

* We do not refund for change of mind purchases or incorrect size/item choice selection

* Refunds are only issued if the item is deemed damaged or faulty

* Click here for full returns information

* Welcome to Country is a not-for-profit marketplace

* Your purchase benefits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities

* Fair licensing agreements and fair royalties paid

* Helping to keep the world’s oldest living culture strong

  • On all orders over $129

  • Benefitting Indigenous artists and communities

  • Contributes to employment, economic and wellbeing outcomes

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Reviewed by Raylene H.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Inspiring

I love everything in the kit. The instructions are easy to follow and the colours are truly beautiful.

Thanks 😊

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Reviewed by Tracey N.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Love this

Makes a great gift, clear instructions & look great

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Reviewed by Jennifer T.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Excellent Weaving kit

The kit contains easy to follow instructions and quality materials. Just started and am enjoying learning to weave. Have purchased a second kit as it will make a great gift.

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Reviewed by Robyn L.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Gorgeous Kit

This little kit is great! Comes with everything you need, and an explanation of how to weave. Perfect for my grandchildren as a meaningful gift for Christmas, and will certainly spark conversation around the richness of First Nations culture.

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Reviewed by Julie D.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Wonderful present

Amazing quality, presented beautifully. I’m really excited to give these to my daughters at Christmas- thank you!

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