Aboriginal Woven Mat

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Aboriginal woven mat.

Artists usually use ngarakáya pandanus spiralis to weave fragrant decorative round or oblong mats as well as the less common triangular and conical shapes. They are mould resistant washable quick drying and lightweight making them totally versatile for indoor or outdoor use. The mats are only made in premises that are certified for safe work practices and child free labour. Bicornial basket of woven cane from queensland australia early 1900s baskets with this distinctive crescent shape are made by aboriginal men and women in northern queensland and can be used for fishing as well as carrying.

Our unique aboriginal design floor mats have been made to the best attainable standards from uv treated recycled polypropylene to reduce the chance of colour fading. All our mats are produced using 100 recycled plastic materials. Same day dispatch if ordered by 2 30pm express int avail. The telstra natsiaa are australia s longest running and most prestigious art awards for aboriginal and torres strait islander artists.

Lead by respected aboriginal artist chris edwards simon robinson director of the rug collection and wirriimbi designs hosted a hands on cultural exchange craft workshop which inspired the imagination and creativity of aboriginal youth and their families to convey their important cultural stories through the non written language of visual. The radial woven patterns of the finest round mats appear to vibrate with colour sometimes regarded as an aesthetic manifestation of deep cultural meaning as there is a significant spiritual dimension to pandanus mats. With colour sophisticated textures patterns and fun educational motifs these cosy mats add life and vigour to any space. Marebu pandanus mats deborah wurrkidj is a kuninjku artist from the kurulk clan whose country lies around the outstation of mumeka in central arnhem land.

Cultural mats these mats have been designed by australian aboriginal torres strait islands new zealand maori pacific islands and malaysian artists. For more than 15 years tjanpi desert weavers in central australia has been working towards providing aboriginal women with meaningful and culturally appropriate employment in the ngaanyatjatjarra pitjantjatjara yankunytjatjara lands. She is an accomplished artist working across mediums including painting sculpture weaving and textile design. Mats are also used for wrapping and rinsing food in water.