First Languages is a Yarn Raise collection in support of the Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) and their programs that contribute to the revival, maintenance and revitalisation of Indigenous First Languages.
Inspired by ALNF's slogan, Literacy is Freedom, we asked some of the collaborating artists, in their own words, what literacy means to them. Each article presents its design, language group, and English translation. Bringing these words to the world honours and respects the country's First Languages, and to honour and respect the power of literacy in all languages.
Chosen by Sheri Skele, Budabai means ‘Strong’ in the Bidjara Language:
“I would like the Bidjara language to become stronger. So that's where I chose this word. The design that I came up with that's inserted within the word Budabai, it's got community and people in there, I've got some shrubs and things in there that to me represent revitalisation, regrowth, rebirth.”
For each product sold from the First Languages collection, Yarn will donate $2 to ALNF to support their work with First Languages and literacy.
Washing: Cold machine wash with similar colours.
Artwork: Budabai ‘Strong’.
Artist: Sheri Skele (Bigi Nagala).
Material: 100% Cotton.
Product Dimension: L 41.5 x W 37cm.
Colour Available: Black.
Price on application. Minimum order quantity applies.
