Woven objects are a tangible link between the weaver, country and ancestors.
- Weaving is used as a mindfulness tool and for social connection.
- Weavers can have a signature style which identifies their work
- Both men and women weave.
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What is the cultural significance of First Nations weaving?
Ramingining, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia, 2005. Credit: Penny Tweedie/Getty Images
Weaving is one of the most complex and sophisticated examples of First Nations technology and culture. It produces objects of beauty, and the process itself has deep cultural significance. Weaving is a way to share knowledge, connect to people and country, invite mindfulness, and much more.
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