These texturally exquisite rugs are created through Better World Arts Cross Cultural Projects. This rug was designed by Yani Wells of Kaljiti Arts in the Anangu/Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara lands in central Australia and chain-stitched by hand by skilled Kashmiri artisans with the highest quality Kashmiri wool.
The design for this rug is from an original acrylic on canvas by Yani Wells. The style of art is known as 'walka'. The abstract images, enclosed within a border, are typical of this style which is unique to the Aboriginal women artists of the Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara Lands in remote, north-west South Australia.
The natural environment influences the images used in Walka work.
Animals, flowers and land formations are commonly depicted in the artists’ work. Yani is influenced stylistically by Milpatjunany – drawing in the sand, which is a way of passing on traditional knowledge about law and culture as well as about country. Survival meant knowing and understanding every aspect of living off the land and in particular the food and water sources. Visual representation through sand drawings gave clarity to the stories through images.
All BWA rugs come with a Certificate of Authentication.
The price quoted here includes GST and
free delivery within Australia.
Delivery usually within one week, depending on your location.
Dimensions: 90 x 150cm (5' x 3'). Also available in 120x180cm (6x4ft)
Material: Wool
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