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Cushion – Karen Barnes – Red Kangaroo

$69.50 inc. GST

Vibrant, pure wool, fair trade 40 cm cushion cover adds warmth and texture to your home. Front of each cushion is embroidered with wool yarn and back is cotton canvas.

Zip closure. Cushion insert not included.

Artist: Karen Napaljarri Barnes from Warlukurlangu Artists, Yuendumu NT.

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Description

Size: 40 cm x 40 cm (16 x 16 inches)
Fabric: wool (front) and cotton (back)

Colour: the flat photo is colour accurate, the filled cushion is a little fluoro

Artist: Karen Napaljarri Barnes

Design: Marlu (Red Kangaroo)
About the designer
Karen is a keen observer of wildlife. Karen paints traditional Jukurrpa (Dreaming Stories) but more recently has turned her hand to birds and other animals in her country. This kangaroo is typical of the life and personality she brings to her wildlife theme.

About the BWA chainstitch kilim products
These beautiful, unique textiles are a cross-cultural collaboration combining Aboriginal designs and traditional Kashmiri rug-making techniques. Chain stitched, using hand dyed wool, each is a completely handmade piece. A more empowering way to work, this brings many direct benefits to the artists’ and their community. Control and ownership of intellectual property are also maintained. Purchase of these products guarantees a direct return to the Aboriginal artist and their community.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS: These cushion covers feel great and are fabulously hardwearing – we can vouch for that.
Do not put place/use in direct sunlight or colors may fade. To clean – dry cleaning recommended. It is possible with careful hand-wash in warm water using a wool detergent. Creases can be ironed out on a wool (low) steam setting.