Karnpi Designs Art Gallery

Top choice in Southern WA


Desert reds and ochres meet ocean blues in the stunning Aboriginal artworks displayed at this gallery by the likes of award-winning artist Sophia Ovens, as well as owner Pauline. Also for sale are silk ties and bags with Aboriginal designs, clapping sticks, maps of Aboriginal Australia and much more, with a substantial part of the sales going directly to artists.


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