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These fibres are then twisted, coiled, or woven using various techniques to produce both functional and decorative baskets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically, Bathi are made using a coiling technique which was adapted from techniques used by Indigenous women throughout Southeast Australia. Introduced to Arnhem Land weavers in the 1930’s as Missionaries began commissioning pieces in this style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBula’bula weavers exclusively use natural dyes, derived from locally sourced roots, leaves and grasses. 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