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Seven Sisters (Red) Tea Towel by Andrea Adamson
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Josette Papajua Jilamara Design Tea Towel
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Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel
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Rosie Ross Bush Medicine Tea Towel from Better World Atrs
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Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel
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Seven Sisters Tea Towel by Andrea Adamson (Blue Green) from Better World Arts
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Paddy Stewart Yam and Bush Tomato Dreaming Tea Towel
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Keturah Nagala Zimran Tea Towel
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Bernadette Mungatopi Crocodile Design Tea Towel
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Susan Wanji Wanji Bombing of Darwin Tea Towel
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Come On Toyota Tjanpi Tea Towel by Nellie Patterson
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Julienne Morton My Country and Bush Medicine Plants Tea Towel
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Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel
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Seven Sisters (Red) Tea Towel by Andrea Adamson
Seven Sisters (Red) Tea Towel by Andrea Adamson

Seven Sisters (Red) Tea Towel by Andrea Adamson

Regular price $15.00
3 in stock


Josette Papajua Jilamara Design Tea Towel
Josette Papajua Jilamara Design Tea Towel

Josette Papajua Jilamara Design Tea Towel

Regular price $15.50
2 in stock

Cotton Tea Towel - Digital Print - 62.5cm x 42.5cm-JPA145

During Ceremony on the Tiwi Islands a series of "Yoi", dances are performed, some are totemic (matrilineal) and others act out newly composed songs. Participants are painted with turtiyanginari (natural ochres) transforming the dancers and protecting them against mapurtiti (spirits). These designs are collectively called Jilamara.


Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel
Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel

Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel

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1 in stock

Cotton Tea Towel - Digital Print - 62.5cm x 42.5cm-MNM600

In this Dreaming story, two dog ancestors, a Jampijinpa and a Napangardi, travelled from the west to the east. At Tapu (a rockhole), the two dogs separated. The female dog, Napangardi, went to the south. The male dog, Jampijinpa, went to the north. Eventually he became lonely and howled for Napangardi in the south. She came running to him, and they married each other at Ngarnka. They wore men’s and women's marriage headdresses, and Jampijinpa painted himself with white clay for the ceremony. The two dogs continued running east, before arriving in Warlaku (Ali Curung). Many other dogs were living in Warlaku when they arrived. There were many families of dogs, mothers and fathers and children and uncles all living together. Jampijinpa and Napangardi made a burrow to rest in and started a big family of dogs there. They chose to stay in Warlaku and live with all the other dogs. In this way, the malikijarra Jukurrpa (two dogs Dreaming) tells the story of proper conduct in families and marriages


Rosie Ross Bush Medicine Tea Towel from Better World Atrs
Rosie Ross Bush Medicine Tea Towel from Better World Atrs

Rosie Ross Bush Medicine Tea Towel from Better World Atrs

Regular price $15.50
7 in stock

Cotton Tea Towel - Digital Print - 62.5cm x 42.5cm-ROR417

The community of Ampilatwatja made a conscious decision not to paint altyerr dreaming stories. The artists paint their country where those stories sit. This artwork shows some of the many plants in the landscape. these plants have a high level of significance for the local people, being useful as medicine, or as food for people or for wildlife.


Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel
Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel

Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel

Regular price $15.50
3 in stock

Cotton Tea Towel - Digital Print - 62.5cm x 42.5cm-MNM652

In this Dreaming story, two dog ancestors, a Jampijinpa and a Napangardi, travelled from the west to the east. At Tapu (a rockhole), the two dogs separated. The female dog, Napangardi, went to the south. The male dog, Jampijinpa, went to the north. Eventually he became lonely and howled for Napangardi in the south. She came running to him, and they married each other at Ngarnka. They wore men's and women's marriage headdresses, and Jampijinpa painted himself with white clay for the ceremony. The two dogs continued running east, before arriving in Warlaku (Ali Curung). Many other dogs were living in Warlaku when they arrived. There were many families of dogs, mothers and fathers and children and uncles all living together. Jampijinpa and Napangardi made a burrow to rest in and started a big family of dogs there. They chose to stay in Warlaku and live with all the other dogs. In this way, the malikijarra Jukurrpa (two dogs Dreaming) tells the story of proper conduct in families and marriages.


Seven Sisters Tea Towel by Andrea Adamson (Blue Green) from Better World Arts
Seven Sisters Tea Towel by Andrea Adamson (Blue Green) from Better World Arts

Seven Sisters Tea Towel by Andrea Adamson (Blue Green) from Better World Arts

Regular price $15.50
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Cotton Tea Towel - Digital Print - 62.5cm x 42.5cm-AAD997

The sisters created the landscape as they tried to escape from Wati Nyiru. They created a rock hole which went under the ground and came up on the other side of the hill. The women dived into the water then flew up into the sky. Wati Nyiru followed them . Now, Wati Nyiru can be seen to the south of the seven sisters the Pleiades), as he still chases them across the sky.


Paddy Stewart Yam and Bush Tomato Dreaming Tea Towel
Paddy Stewart Yam and Bush Tomato Dreaming Tea Towel

Paddy Stewart Yam and Bush Tomato Dreaming Tea Towel

Regular price $15.50
3 in stock

Cotton Tea Towel - Digital Print - 62.5cm x 42.5cm-PST604

This painting shows the Yam and Bush Tomato Dreamings. You can see the Yams and the small round berries of the Bush Tomatoes. The place associated with this Dreaming is west of Yuendumu. In the Dreamtine the people used to eat these fruits and vegetables, just as our old people lived off them. What I have painted here is the Dreamtime Yams and Bush Tomatoes. I painted them here for the children to see.

Keturah Nagala Zimran Tea Towel
Keturah Nagala Zimran Tea Towel

Keturah Nagala Zimran Tea Towel

Regular price $15.50
3 in stock

Cotton Tea Towel - Digital Print - 62.5cm x 42.5cm-KZI324

The ancient Australian landscape with its eroded forms and organic shapes provides motivation for Keturah's art. In this work Keturah depicts the natural rock formations (puli) found in and around Haasts Bluff.


Bernadette Mungatopi Crocodile Design Tea Towel
Bernadette Mungatopi Crocodile Design Tea Towel

Bernadette Mungatopi Crocodile Design Tea Towel

Regular price $15.50
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Cotton Tea Towel – Digital Print – 62.5cm x 42.5cm-BEM186

Yirrikipayi is a Tiwi term for ‘salt-water crocodile, the largest living reptile and fiercest predator in the world. The ‘Yirrikipayi’ holds great cultural significance for the Tiwi people. This design marks the ceremonial and ancestral origins of the ‘Yirrikipayi’, which had been passed down from birth


Susan Wanji Wanji Bombing of Darwin Tea Towel
Susan Wanji Wanji Bombing of Darwin Tea Towel

Susan Wanji Wanji Bombing of Darwin Tea Towel

Regular price $15.50
4 in stock

Cotton Tea Towel – Digital Print – 62.5cm x 42.5cm-SWA150

2013 Telstra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award finalist Susan Wanji Wanji grew up in Maningrida and as a young girl learnt to make bark paintings and intricately woven mats and baskets. Susan has since a unique style that has influence from both Tiwi and Arnhem Land cultures. In 1992 Susan Wanji Wanji travelled to Paris representing Munupi Arts


Come On Toyota Tjanpi Tea Towel by Nellie Patterson
Come On Toyota Tjanpi Tea Towel by Nellie Patterson
Come On Toyota Tjanpi Tea Towel by Nellie Patterson
Come On Toyota Tjanpi Tea Towel by Nellie Patterson
Come On Toyota Tjanpi Tea Towel by Nellie Patterson
Come On Toyota Tjanpi Tea Towel by Nellie Patterson
Come On Toyota Tjanpi Tea Towel by Nellie Patterson
Come On Toyota Tjanpi Tea Towel by Nellie Patterson

Come On Toyota Tjanpi Tea Towel by Nellie Patterson

Regular price $30.00
4 in stock

Our Come on Toyota! tea towel features a screen-printed image based off a sculpture by Tjanpi artist Nellie Patterson of Mutijulu, Northern Territory. Printed on 100% french flax linen, the tea towel honours the quintessential Central and Western Desert bush car - the durable and robust Toyota Troopy. Scroll down to see images of Nellie with her artwork featured on this product, taken by Emma Franklin. This product was designed and produced in collaboration with Our Come on Toyota! tea towel features a screen-printed image based off a sculpture by Tjanpi artist Nellie Patterson of Mutijulu, Northern Territory. Printed on 100% french flax linen, the tea towel honours the quintessential Central and Western Desert bush car - the durable and robust Toyota Troopy. Scroll down to see images of Nellie with her artwork featured on this product, taken by Emma Franklin. This product was designed and produced in collaboration with Contain Design Studio.

Product Details:
Size: 500mm (W) x 700mm (H)
Fabric: 100% French Flax Linen
Fabric Colour: Arctic White/Off White

More on artist Nellie Patterson:
Nellie Patterson is an artist belonging to the Pitjantjatjara language and cultural group and lives in the remote community of Mutijulu, Northern Territory.

Nellie has had an exceptional and diverse career to date, not only through her woven art practice, but also painting, wood carving, performing, teaching, public speaking and more. Nellie took to weaving late in life after seeing women in the Western Desert communities making baskets. She quickly picked up the practice and soon became a proficient and skillful weaver. Nellie is known for making very large and ostentatious baskets. The strength, resilience and generosity of Nellie’s character is reflected in the robust and majestic pieces she weaves. Nellie exhibited her work at Woven Forms: Contemporary Basket Making in Australia at the Australian Centre for Craft and Design in 2005.

Nellie is a strong matriarch and highly respected law woman of Anangu culture. She is a traditional owner for Uluru and alongside her long-term involvement on the Uluru Kata-Tjuta Board, she has also been a pivotal political advocate for women’s issues, working closely with NPY Women’s Council for many years.


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Product Details:
Size: 500mm (W) x 700mm (H)
Fabric: 100% French Flax Linen
Fabric Colour: Arctic White/Off White

More on artist Nellie Patterson:
Nellie Patterson is an artist belonging to the Pitjantjatjara language and cultural group and lives in the remote community of Mutijulu, Northern Territory.

Nellie has had an exceptional and diverse career to date, not only through her woven art practice, but also painting, wood carving, performing, teaching, public speaking and more. Nellie took to weaving late in life after seeing women in the Western Desert communities making baskets. She quickly picked up the practice and soon became a proficient and skillful weaver. Nellie is known for making very large and ostentatious baskets. The strength, resilience and generosity of Nellie’s character is reflected in the robust and majestic pieces she weaves. Nellie exhibited her work at Woven Forms: Contemporary Basket Making in Australia at the Australian Centre for Craft and Design in 2005.

Nellie is a strong matriarch and highly respected law woman of Anangu culture. She is a traditional owner for Uluru and alongside her long-term involvement on the Uluru Kata-Tjuta Board, she has also been a pivotal political advocate for women’s issues, working closely with NPY Women’s Council for many years.


Julienne Morton My Country and Bush Medicine Plants Tea Towel
Julienne Morton My Country and Bush Medicine Plants Tea Towel

Julienne Morton My Country and Bush Medicine Plants Tea Towel

Regular price $15.50
6 in stock

Cotton Tea Towel - Digital Print - 62.5cm x 42.5cm-JMO420


Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel
Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel

Murdie Morriss Two Dog Dreaming Tea Towel

Regular price $15.50
5 in stock

Cotton Tea Towel - Digital Print - 62.5cm x 42.5cm-MNM619

Two dog ancestors, a Jampijinpa and a Napangardi, travelled from the west to the east. They dug holes in the ground and created warnirri (rockholes) and ngapa (waterholes) as they went. The two dogs separated. Eventually Jampijinpa became lonely and howled for Napangardi in the south. She came running to him, and they married each other at Ngarnka.


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