“Piltati - Two Sisters Dreaming” by Tjinkuma Wells

These amazing handmade wool wall hangings from Better World Arts are the result of a collaboration between Australian indigenous people and craftsman from the remote Himalayan region of Kashmir.  Focusing on fine art instead of predictable commercialised Aboriginal images, they harness powerful images and stories from the traditional artists of the APY Lands in the remote Northwest corner of South Australia.

The design for this area rug comes from an aboriginal painting by Tjinkuma Wells. The story is of women who are meeting in different places and discussing many different things..."Minyma tjuta tjunguringkaupai, muna tjana wankapai, kutjupa kutjupa tjuta.
Tjukula tjuta ngarinyi irititja minima tjuta tjunguringu munu tjana wankara kulipai."
"Lots of rock holes.  Long time ago many women, they talked and listened to each other.
Now we go out and clean up the rock holes – build fences to keep out the wild horses and camels. Take away the weeds and rubbish." 
 
Better World Arts recognizes that culture is strengthened when traditional skills and life styles are valued and supported. Its creator, Carolyn Wilson, aims to create innovative products and business structures which support local communities culturally and economically, and engage the global marketplace. The aboriginal paintings, rugs and cushions are authentic and reflect the culture of the Indigenous people whose art she promotes. 

The designs are wool on one side and plain canvas on the back with a pocket at the top to slip a hanging rod through.  Each wall hanging comes with an authentication certificate and artists profile.

120cm wide x 120cm high

$880

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