‘Jarracharra: Dry Season Wind’ Exhibition Hosted by Ministry of Textile & Australian High Commission

The exhibition was on showcase for the first time in India, in Kolkata, Mumbai, and now at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy from March 1 to 17.

It is organized by the G20 Secretariat, the Ministry of Textiles, and the New Delhi Municipal Council, and is curated by the National Institute of Fashion Design. After that, the exhibition will travel to Chennai and Bengaluru.

Jarracharra: Dry Season Wind features a powerful collection of Aboriginal women's textile art from the Bábbarra Women's Centre in Arnhem Land, one of the world's most remote art centres (Northern Territories, Australia).

This exhibition exhibits women portraying ancient narratives in contemporary mediums, and moving through the exhibition transports you to the ancient country of Northern Australia.

The exhibition celebrates the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region by featuring the works of 16 Maningrida women artists from nine language groups.

The majority of the artists in this exhibition are Kuninjku; however, there are also Gurr-goni, Ndjébbana, Mawng, Burarra, Djambarrpuyngu, Djinang, Rembarrnga, Kriol, and Kune artists. In Australia, approximately 120 Indigenous languages are still spoken.

Babbarra now supports over 30 female artists and has created over 100 screen designs that reflect the diverse Arnhem land country and cultures. Thousands of visitors not only saw but also expressed strong interest in this exhibition.