Rosalind Yibardi

Kaltukatjara (Docker River), NT

Rosalind Yibardi is an artist belonging to the Pitantjatjarra language and cultural group, and lives in the remote community of Kaltukatjara (Docker River) in the Northern Territory. Rosalind was born in 1943 on Country, south of Kaltukatjara near Puta Puta, and went to school at Utju (Areyonga). She is the mother of 6 children, all living in various communities around the NPY region. Rosalind was previously a director for NPY Women's Council and is a senior woman in her community.

Rosalind has been making tjanpi baskets for 20 years, and is now one of the strongest weavers left in Kaltukatjara. Her first experience weaving was at a Tjanpi weaving workshop held at Lasseter's Cave with other women from the region. She is now making sure future generations learn those skills from her.

As well as Tjanpi, Rosalind also paints at her local art centre Tjarlirli art, and makes punu (wood carving).