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Organic Cotton Scarf – Body Painting

$55.00 inc. GST

Delightful lightweight scarf, the design is based on an original artwork by Mary Napangardi Brown. This scarf is so soft to touch and lovely to wear, as well as being ethically produced.

Dimensions: 70 x 200cm

Composition: Woven organic cotton

Free shipping on orders over $150

 

Description

Artist: Mary Napangardi Brown (dec)

Mary was a member of Warlukurlangu Artists, Yuendumu NT.

Story:

This painting depicts linear pattern ‘body paint design’. The Aboriginal women paint their breasts and shoulders for ceremonies, which include song and dance used to tell their ancient stories. The concentric circles symbolise ceremonies or meeting place.

Manufactured by Better World Arts (South Australia) – accredited by the Fair Trade Association of Australia

Royalties on sales are paid to the artists/their families.

Better World Arts ethos “By developing new and innovative projects, we can continue to distribute generous royalties to artists and support economic sustainability for communities in developing regions.”