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These texturally exquisite rugs/wall hangings are created through Better World Arts Cross Cultural Projects. This rug was designed by Liddy Walker of Walukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Association in central Australia and chain-stitched by skilled Kashmiri artisans with the highest quality Kashmiri wool.

The main motif of this painting depicts the Wakirlpirri (Dogwood - Acacia coriacea) tree. Wakirlpirri is a very useful tree that grows on the sides of creek beds and near Mulga trees. The seeds can be eaten raw or they can be cooked on the fire and a deliciously sweet drink called Yinjirrpi is made from the seeds when they have been dried. The wood can be used to make Karli (boomerangs), other weapons and dancing boards for ceremony and is good wood for burning on the fire - rain cannot extinguish burning Wakirlpirri wood. In contemporary Warlpiri paintings traditional iconography is used to represent the Jukurrpa, particular sites and other elements. The Jukurrpa travels from Jarrarda-Jarrayi through to Puturlu (Mount Theo) west of Yuendumu. This Jukurrpa belongs to Japanangka and Japangardi men, and Napanangka and Napangardi women.

All BWA rugs come with a Certificate of Authentication.

The price quoted here includes GST and delivery is free within Australia.

Delivery usually within one week, depending on your location.

Dimensions: 90 x 150cm
Material: Wool

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