Country Colours - Oval Rug (2.7 x 1.8m)

Country Colours - Oval Rug (2.7 x 1.8m)
Children can experience the beauty of Indigenous Australian art with the beautiful Country Colours rug created by indigenous artist Mitch Francis. Perfect for creating a comfortable environment for children to play, learn and explore. The Country Colours rug is a wonderful resource for play-based learning areas and for children to engage, connect to the stories and in turn, spark conversation.

This beautiful rug measures 2.7 x 1.8m, made from an 8mm nylon loop pile with non-slip thermoplastic rubber backing. Not only is the Country Colours rug practical, but it also promotes cultural awareness for children to further their learning about Indigenous Australia. These stunning rugs honour indigenous owned businesses, local artistic talent and the continued respect for our Traditional Landowners. Profits from each item sold helps to directly support the artist.

Made from durable nylon
Non-slip action back for safety
Stain-resistant for easy maintenance
Full-overlocking with no-pull edges
High-quality indoor rug
Suitable for classroom environments
Soft underfoot
Great for story time
Designed by Gunditjmara and Bundjalung artist, Mitch Francis

About the Artist
Mitch Francis is a proud Gunditjmara and Bundjalung man. It is his passion to create and tell stories through his art which is created under the namesake ‘Bunjil Art’. These designs have stories linked with education and are a perfect fit for a classroom setting.

The Story Behind the Design
‘“Country Colours” is a representation of the different colours of our beautiful landscape and terrain in Australia. The circles and different shades of brown throughout the piece represent the land and some of the shades of ochres that can be found throughout Australia. Ochres have been used by Aboriginal people for thousands of years for many reasons. It was used for the telling of story in many art forms, used for painting bodies during dance and ceremonies and was also on different items and equipment as well as on natural surfaces throughout our country. The brown lines over these circles symbolize the land as being a living force just as the people are, living together and providing for each other evenly. On top of all of this, lies people sitting around together sharing and continuing culture on country. The hands represent the pride and identity of Aboriginal culture. A few kangaroo tracks can also be seen throughout the piece.’

Dimensions
Measures 2.7 x 1.8m

Special Instructions
To clean the rug, spot wash with warm soapy water using a damp cloth or soft brush and air dry. The rugs can also be professionally steamed cleaned. Vacuum regularly.