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Ngalyipi

Snake Vine [Warlpiri Language]

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Designed with Warlukurlangu artist Ingrid Napangardi Williams, our Ngalyipi men's swim brief shares Ingrid's Ngalyipi Jukurrpa [Snake Vine Dreaming]. This vibrant design is symbolic of the vines that played an important role in medicines and the initiation ceremonies of young men.

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      Artwork Story

      This Dreaming is associated with a place called Purturlu (Mount Theo), north-west of Yuendumu.

      ‘Ngalyipi’ [snake vine] is a green plant found on sandy spinifex plains and sandhills that climb up the trunks and branches of trees and shrubs. ‘Ngalyipi’ is depicted in paintings due to its medical use and importance in initiation ceremonies of young Japanangka/Japangardi men. For medical use; the vines are used as tourniquets, and the leaves and vines are used as bandages for wounds. Warlpiri people chew the leaves to treat colds and tie the stems around the forehead to cure headaches.

      In Traditional Warlpiri paintings, iconography is used to represent the Jukurrpa [Dreaming]. In Ingrid’s painting, the sinuous lines are used to represent the ‘ngalyipi’ [snake vine].”
      Size & Cut Guide

      GALI swim briefs are designed to hug your body. If you are between sizes or would prefer a little more room, select one size up.

      XS: 28-29" (70-75cm)
      S: 30-31" (75-80cm)
      M: 32-33" (80-85cm)
      L: 34-35" (85-90cm)
      XL: 36-37" (90-95cm)
      2XL: 38-39" (95-100cm)
      3XL: 40-41" (100-105cm)
      4XL: 42-43" (105-110cm)

      All swim briefs are available in 2 cuts:

      • Yuli (6.5cm side width)
      • Buligaa (4cm side width)

      Refer to the Size Guide for full details.

      Remember - if your swimwear is not a perfect fit you can exchange them or request a refund. See our Returns & Refund Policy.
      Fabric & Care Guide

      Made using recycled PET bottles, our premium fabric is quick-drying and resistant to saltwater and chlorine.

      • Body: 77% Polyester (Recycled), 23% Extra Life Elastane (Recycled)
      • Lining: 87% Polyester Regen (Recycled), 13% Extra Life Elastane (Recycled)

      For the best results, hand wash in cold water after each use. Drip dry in the shade, do not hang in direct sunlight. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.

      Gali Swimwear is committed to producing sustainable products and eco-friendly packaging. This allows us to care for Country by minimising our impact on the environment.
      Shipping & Returns

      Free standard shipping on all orders!

      Changed your mind or need a different size? Full-price items can be returned for store credit or exchanged within 30 days from receiving your order, provided they’re in original condition.

      Lodge a request through our Contact Us form.

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      Ingrid Napangardi Williams

      Meet The Artist

      Ingrid Napangardi Williams is a Warlpiri woman, painting at Warlukurlangu Artist in Yuendumu since 1999.

      Mob: Warlipir

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