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 skillful 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.
This artwork depicts two women accompanied by their families, each consisting of three children, gathered at a picturesque rock formation. The scene captures a rainy day, adorned by a vivid and stunning rainbow. The women and their children sought shelter and solace at this rock formation during the rainfall.
Details:
Cushion cover 40cm x 40cm (16" x 16"). Sold unfilled.
Artist: Yaritji Heffernan
Wool Front / cotton canvas back with 2 button closure.