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 Luke Mallie, Dikarr means ‘Magic’ in the Kuku Yalanj Language: “My artwork is inspired by the Daintree Rainforest and Dikarr means magic. So there's a lot of magic that happens in the rainforest and down to the ocean where there's the Reef. Language represents connection to country. Everything you hear in languages, it represents an animal or tree or a way of life up in the Daintree. Everything has a purpose and the language relates directly to that.”
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: Dikarr ‘Magic’
Artist: Luke Mallie
Material: 100% Cotton.
Product Dimension: L 41.5 x W 37cm.
Colour Available: Black.
Price on application. Minimum order quantity applies.
