Designs

The Bima Wear collection brings together screen print designs created by generations of Tiwi women artists who have worked at Bima Wear throughout the years. Our imagery draws from life on the Tiwi Islands — depicting our lands, seas, skies, bush foods, native plants and animals, as well as the cultural stories that connect us to Country.

On this page you can explore a selection of our hand-drawn screen print designs, created from the dawning of Bima Wear until today. Each design represents the creativity and cultural knowledge of the Tiwi women who have contributed to our story.

If you are interested in discussing licensing or commercial use of our designs, please contact us at info@bimawear.com.

To view the printed fabrics and garments we currently have in stock, visit our shop.

Wanarringa (Sun)
Carmel Kantilla

Mirningatinga (Freshwater Turtle)
Fiona Kerinauia

Jilamara
Fiona and Helen

Japalinga (Star)
Theresa (Tara) Munkanome

Pukumani Pole
Theresa (Tara) Munkanome

Pwaja (Shells)
Sheila Portaminni

Hermit Crabs
Concepta Pautjimi

Pamati (Moonfish)
Fiona Kerinauia

Crocodile Back
Agnes Portamini

Jurraka (Sawfish)
Noella Babui

Pamajini (Ceremonial Armband)
Mona Lisa Kantilla

Jaluwuni (Tide)
Fiona Kerinauia

Stars and Suns
Fiona Kerinauia

Kirimpikia Aminitiya Winga (Crab and Sea)
Marita Kantilla

Kakirijuwi Wuta Yoyi (Tiwi Children Dancing)
Theresa (Tara) Munkanome

Jilamara
Josie Tipungwuti