Kwatye (Rain) by Carol Young
This design is about Kwatye dreaming; the rainstorm. In Mparntwe (Alice Springs), the weather gets very hot (in summer), and very cold (in winter), and it doesn't rain very often. The Todd River floods when it rains, only once in a blue moon, and it's lovely because there is a lot of dry heat then it cools down. In Arrernte language, alharrkentye means lightning, angkulye means clouds and kwatye means water or rain. This is the second time my artwork has been chosen; Angkulye (Clouds) and Kwatye (Rain) design was on garment for the Country to Couture runway in 2019. It must look good on clothing!
Blog posts
Visiting Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and the Ewyenper Atwatye artists
Magpie Goose team returned to Mparntwe to visit the Ewyenper Atwatye artists, coordinate a fun little photoshoot, host a pop-up shop, and soak in all the beautiful artwork while connecting with so ...
Magpie Goose takes Gold at the Clean + Conscious Awards 2024
Magpie Goose has received the Gold award for Best Sustainable Womenswear at the Clean + Conscious Awards 2024!
Empowering Communities and Protecting Country: Our Special Collaboration with Firesticks Alliance
Our collaboration with Firesticks Alliance is a really special opportunity to learn. We interview Rachel Steffensen, People and Partnerships Manager at Firesticks Alliance.
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