Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 Masterclass: Needlework of the Ancestors
Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
In some Indigenous communities in Taiwan, needlework is more than decoration – it is a cultural contract woven through love, memory, and responsibility.
In this workshop, artist Sigesile guides participants in developing a contemporary interpretation of traditional Paiwan needlework. Participants will explore the patterns of the ljavac, a traditional tote bag of the Paliljaliljaw people from the Hengchun Peninsula, learning how ancestral designs preserved on family heirlooms are re imagined for contemporary life. Experience the Paiwan aesthetic of colour and pattern, and leave behind a meaningful cultural mark through each stitch for future generations.
Sigesile Kalidoai was born and raised in a Paiwan village at the southern tip of Taiwan, on the Hengchun Peninsula. As a fashion designer and artist, she has immersed herself in the profound heritage of Paiwan culture and dedicated her career to the documentation, research, reconstruction, and cultural empowerment of traditional Paiwan attire.
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- Price
- Price Guide
- When
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- Venue Opens
- Doors open
- 10.20am
- Show Time
- 10.30am
- Interval
- Duration
- 2.5 hrs
- Supporting Act(s)
- Rating
- MA - 15+
- Seating
- Unreserved Fully Seated
- Food
- Bar
- Companion Card
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- Ticket Collection
- The Box Office opens at the advertised Venue Opens time for ticket collection and enquiries.
- Seating Plan
- Seating Plan
All materials included in the fee + complimentary tea, coffee and refreshments
MA 15+ - Restricted to 15yrs and Over. All 15-17 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult
| Price Level | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Seated | Admit One | $210.00 |