Dillybag

Dillybags are mainly designed and used by women to gather and transport food, and are most commonly found in the northern parts of Australia.

[1] Dilly comes from the Jagera word dili, which refers to both the bag and the plants from which it is made.

[2] Amongst some Aboriginal peoples dillybags are alternatively known as yakou, yibali, murkutu or but but bags.

[3] They are sometimes lined with feathers or animal fur to stop small pieces of food from falling through holes in the weave.

Although mainly used by women to gather food, they are sometimes used by men, such as to help carry tools for hunting.