These beautiful, unique textiles are a cross-cultural collaboration combining Aboriginal designs and traditional Kashmiri handicraft. The chain-stitched (Gabba in local Kashmiri) cushions are hand stitched by rural folk in remote villages in one specific region of Kashmir. Over generations they have honed their skills and refined their hand crafted produce. Only the most skilful artisans can faithfully reproduce the images we send to them. Aboriginal artists in remote regions in Australia, as well as others living in our cities, benefit from regular royalties paid monthly, as well as using these products to tell other people about their rich cultural heritage.

Nelly shares her deep knowledge of the Seven Sisters Story, a Tjukurpa (creation) narrative in which Wati Nyiru, a man obsessed with the eldest of the Seven Sisters, chases them across Australia. Starting in Whyalla and continuing through Port Augusta to near Canberra, the sisters repeatedly flee his advances. Despite knowing they are afraid, Wati Nyiru persists—singing, dancing, and following them as they camp. The painting reflects key locations where the sisters stopped during their long journey to escape him.

Details:

• 'Seven Sisters Story' By Nelly Patterson
• Supports cross-cultural projects that provide fair-trade employment to both Indigenous Australian and international artisans
• Wool 16in (40cm)
• Sold unfilled