
Warlukurlangu Artists
Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill)
Pattern by Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher
Cotton drill printed with Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher's Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming) from Ngarlikirlangu. A Warlpiri story of an emu and a bush turkey and the making of 'kapurdu' (fruit balls) from 'yakajirri' (bush raisins).
- Material
- 100% cotton drill
- Width
- 112cm · 44"
- Weight
- 180 GSM · Medium-heavy
- Pattern
- Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming), Ngarlikirlangu
At a glance
About Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill).
Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) is an indigenous Aboriginal-designed fabric in the Warlukurlangu Artists collection, featuring an authentic pattern by First Nations artist Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher. It is a 180 GSM medium-heavy 100% cotton drill, 112 centimetres (44 inches) wide. Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) is great for trousers, jackets, a-line skirts, structured dresses. The fabric is firm, structured, substantial in the hand, holds shape cleanly, minimal slump.
How it feels
On the body, not just on the rack.
A medium-heavy 100% cotton drill at 180 GSM, the same twill weave as Agnes's Water Dreaming. Holds structured silhouettes and prints the multi-coloured motifs with clarity. Substantial enough for outerwear, cool enough for year-round wear.
- Hand
- Firm, structured, substantial
- Drape
- Holds shape cleanly, minimal slump
Great for
Pieces that suit Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill).
Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) is particularly suited to trousers, jackets, a-line skirts, and structured dresses. The 100% cotton drill at 180 GSM keeps these pieces breathable and cool, while the print holds its colour and motif clarity through wear and wash.
- Trousers
- Jackets
- A-line skirts
- Structured dresses
FAQ
Common questions about Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill).
- What is Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill)?
- Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) is an indigenous Aboriginal-designed cotton fabric published by Warlukurlangu Artists, featuring an authentic pattern by First Nations artist Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher.
- What is Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) made of?
- Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) is 100% cotton drill, weighing 180 GSM (medium-heavy).
- What garments is Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) good for?
- Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) is great for trousers, jackets, a-line skirts, structured dresses. The 100% cotton drill keeps these pieces breathable, and the print holds its colour and motif clarity through wear and wash.
- Who designed the pattern on Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill)?
- The pattern on Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) is by First Nations artist Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher, published by Warlukurlangu Artists.
- How does Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) feel?
- A medium-heavy 100% cotton drill at 180 GSM, the same twill weave as Agnes's Water Dreaming. Holds structured silhouettes and prints the multi-coloured motifs with clarity. Substantial enough for outerwear, cool enough for year-round wear.
- How wide is Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill)?
- Ricardo Gallagher, Emu Dreaming (Drill) is 112 centimetres wide (44 inches), which suits one-piece pattern panels and full skirts.
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