Margaret Djarrbalabal

Margaret Djarrbalabal

Margaret is undoubtedly one of the best natural bush string makers on the Lands. She is very adept in choosing the perfect leaves and bark to make her remarkable weavings.

Artworks

Biography

Languages: Ganalbingu
Dreaming: Yirritja
Clan: Gurrumba Gurrumba
Community: Ramingining

Margaret Djarbalarbal Malibirr is a fibre artist most known for traditional ceremonial pieces that incorporate natural materials such as balgurr (kurrajong bark), feathers, and gunga (pandanus spiralis). 

One of Bula’bula Art’s most established weavers, Margaret has had works shown in an incredible selection of Australian and international group exhibitions dating back to 1989.