Narrabeen, Sydney

classes and kits: Weaving • Textiles

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I'm Tegan, a proud member of the Barkindtji tribe originating from Coomealla, Lake Victoria and the Mungo regions from my mother's ancestors. I also belong to the Yorta Yorta and Dhudaroah tribes, originating from the Shepparton area from my father’s ancestors.

"Ngumpie" in Barkindtji means "beautiful" – and this is what my Nanna Shirl used to call me when I was younger.

Nan is no longer with us, so I knew my business name had to be this: Ngumpie, pronounced "Numbpie".

Alongside large-scale commissioned artworks, Ngumpie has appeared in Elle, Country Style, Marie Claire and Living Colour Magazine.

Come and learn about the ancestory tradition of basket weaving in my studio in Narrabeen.

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