Christmas appears to have come early for Darwin agronomist, Robert Wesley-Smith, probably a big kid at heart, who recently returned from Timor Leste with an unusual hand-made doll. The dolls are sold to visitors to the island of Atauro, reached by ferry and outrigger canoe from Dili . The skirt, he says, is hand woven and must have required much intricate work. Over the years Wes has bought many textiles and the doll has been added to his collection, showcasing the skills of Timor-Leste.
Another item which would make a good Christmas gift : East Timor-From Little Things Big Things Grow, a book produced by the children of the Edmund Rice Primary School , Deleco, Timor-Leste, to be launched in Melbourne and Brisbane next month. In English and Tetum, it tells the school’s story.One of the children involved in the production , Edita de Jesus, will be present at the launches. Proceeds from sale of the book , lavishly illustrated by the children and local artists , will go to the school. Information can be obtained through www.littleeasttimor.com.au.
Another item which would make a good Christmas gift : East Timor-From Little Things Big Things Grow, a book produced by the children of the Edmund Rice Primary School , Deleco, Timor-Leste, to be launched in Melbourne and Brisbane next month. In English and Tetum, it tells the school’s story.One of the children involved in the production , Edita de Jesus, will be present at the launches. Proceeds from sale of the book , lavishly illustrated by the children and local artists , will go to the school. Information can be obtained through www.littleeasttimor.com.au.
