Balalbidhi Cap Navy

Unstructured, five panel cap with buckled adjustable strap.

Original Aboriginal artwork designed and printed in Australia.

About Balalbidhi

Balalbidhi (Big Dry) is inspired by the natural cycle of drought on Gamilaraay Country. Created by Tania Hartigan, the design reflects the experience of watching waterways recede after years of heavy rain and finding fish left stranded as the water disappeared. The three fish represent different stages of decay, each revealing the skeleton beneath as a reminder that even in loss, life continues through nature's cycles. In Gamilaraay, Balal means dry and -bidhi is a descriptive suffix meaning big, together meaning Big Dry.

About the Artist

Tania Hartigan is Gomeroi Yinarr, deeply connected with her family, region, and country. A multi-disciplinary artist, she's committed to sharing culture with young people, allies, and visitors through The Art Shack @ Wilgabah, her culture-focused creative space in regional NSW.