Warlu Jarlji Jukurrpa Scrunchie

Experience the fusion of artistry and tradition with our handmade scrunchie, crafted on the Gold Coast from genuine fabric featuring the Warlu Jarlji Jukurrpa (Frog Dreaming) artwork. Renowned Indigenous Australian artist Thomas Jangala Rice, brings a narrative of identity and history to your accessory collection.

Story Behind the Art: "This painting tells the story of the Jarlji Jukurrpa (frog Dreaming) from Jarljikirlangu, a place to the west of Mt. Denison. Jarljikirlangu means 'belonging to frog'. This place belongs to Japaljarri/Jungarrayi men and Napaljarri/Nungarrayi women. Jarljikurlangu is a large creek that is dry for most of the year. When it rains it becomes like a swamp, a big water course. The 'jarlji' (frog) burrow underground and hibernate during the dry season until the rainy season comes, so the 'jarlji' come out of the ground and sit down there. After the rain the 'jarlji' frogs croak at night. Women dig for them to cook and then eat them. Frogs can be a very important food source in dry years as they can be found lying together in the soft, moist soil found along many dry watercourses in central Australia.

Symbolic Touch: Each scrunchie features an "Uncmplktd" tag, symbolizing the ongoing journey for justice and recognition. This tag reflects an unfinished struggle and a commitment to continuing the fight for equity and acknowledgment.

Handmade with care and imbued with cultural significance, this scrunchie is more than a stylish accessory—it’s a celebration of Indigenous art and a statement of ongoing advocacy.