Tiwi Design is one of Australia’s most well known Indigenous art centres. In operation since 1969 in the community of Nguiu located on Bathurst Island the centre has a long and proud history. Nguiu is a large community of approximately 1500 residents and was established as a Catholic Mission.
Originally achieving widespread fame for its distinctive and much-loved screen printed fabric designs, the centre has explored various media over the years and diversified into a range of products including: ceramics; carvings; tunga (traditional bark carrying baskets); batik; paintings on fabric, canvas, bark and paper; natural fibre products; and prints on paper. With such a comprehensive product range the centre is able to cater for a wide variety of tastes and price points.
Contact details:
Web: www.tiwidesigns.comT +61 8 8978 3982
F +61 8 8978 3828
Email: tiwidesign@tiwiart.com
Location: Puantulura Street, Nguiu, Bathurst Island Northern Territory 0822
Postal: PMB 59, Winnellie, Northern Territory 0821
