{"title":"Aboriginal Scarves Australia – Koh Living Art Scarves","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop Aboriginal art scarves from Koh Living, featuring artwork by First Nations artists Khatija Possum, Michelle Possum, Pammy Foster, and Pilbara artists Sheryl Hicks and Allery Sandy from Roebourne, WA. These soft, cashmere-feel Aboriginal scarves can be worn as a scarf or shawl, and each comes with the story behind its artwork, making a meaningful Australiana gift or souvenir for friends and family overseas. A portion of each sale goes to the artist. Available online and in store in Perth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aboriginal-wild-flowers-scarf","title":"Aboriginal Wild Flowers Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA soft Aboriginal art scarf covered in the bush wildflowers of Tennant Creek, painted by Waramungu and Alyawarr artist Pammy Foster. Wear it as a scarf on cool Perth evenings or as a light shawl when travelling – a colourful, meaningful Australian gift you can pick up in store or order online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 65cm wide x 175cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from soft, luxurious cashmere-feel fabric (polyester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be worn as a scarf or a shawl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portion of each sale goes to the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoh Living is a member of the Indigenous Art Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and easy to post – a lovely Australiana gift for family overseas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe artwork: Wild Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e“When you go out bush you see all different flowers. You can pick them and smell them - some of them smell very nice.” – Pammy Foster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the artist: Pammy Foster\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePammy Foster is a Waramungu and Alyawarr woman born in Tennant Creek and raised between Ampilatwatja and Wutunugurra (Epenarra). She began painting from an early age, learning from her aunt Susie Peterson and her grandmother Jessie Peterson, both well-known artists from Wutunugurra. Pammy paints intricate pieces depicting the bush plants and landscapes of the Wutunugurra region. She is a devoted artist who will finesse a canvas until she is completely satisfied with her work, resulting in highly detailed and layered pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koh Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67650884698354,"sku":"KLScarfDBWilFlo195cm","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/6075\/0578\/files\/KLScarfDBWilFlo195cm_d1686516-8d36-4851-b383-9eaabea4a32e.jpg?v=1791415711"},{"product_id":"aboriginal-grandmothers-country-scarf","title":"Aboriginal Grandmother's Country Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichelle Possum's Grandmother's Country artwork maps her family's traditional lands at Yuelamu, Mt Allan, and it's printed here on a warm, cashmere-feel Aboriginal scarf. Michelle was taught to paint by her father, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, making this a beautiful Indigenous art gift with a real story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 65cm wide x 175cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from soft, luxurious cashmere-feel fabric (polyester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portion of each sale goes to the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoh Living is a member of the Indigenous Art Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and easy to post – a lovely Australiana gift for family overseas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe artwork: Grandmother's Country\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dreamings that Michelle Possum paints come from Yuelamu on her home country at Mt Allan. These include the stories of Seven Sisters Dreaming, Bush Tucker stories including Seed Dreaming, Bush Coconut, Fire Dreaming, Goanna Dreaming, and Grandmother’s Country, many of which she combines together in complex interwoven designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMainly depicting the overview of maps of traditional Country from her family lands, Michelle describes the many important cultural sites she knows well. Her paintings have gained wide popularity partly due to the fact that as we come to understand the iconography, the paintings make fascinating narratives for a western audience. They are populated not only with plants and food resources and waterholes, but also with people sitting in the landscape – men with hunting implements and women with digging sticks and coolamons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the artist: Michelle Possum\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichelle Possum was born at Napperby Station, northwest of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. She was taught to paint by her father Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, the most renowned painter of the founding group of Papunya artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichelle’s work has a strong connection to her father, family and land. Her paintings can incorporate strong figurative elements as well as important topography relating to her family's country, such as the abundance of food and water. In addition to sacred landmarks and iconography, Michelle's artwork includes important bush tucker and waterholes, making a meaningful connection to modern kitchens, the source of such provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koh Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67650884731122,"sku":"KLScarfSCGraCou195cm","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/6075\/0578\/files\/KLScarfSCGraCou195cm_4.jpg?v=1791415711"},{"product_id":"aboriginal-womens-dreaming-scarf","title":"Aboriginal Women's Dreaming Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Aboriginal women's scarf carries Khatija Possum's Women's Dreaming artwork, which tells of the ceremonial sites around Tjukurla in the western desert. It's soft, elegant and easy to wear as a scarf or shawl, and makes a thoughtful gift for a mother, sister or friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 65cm wide x 175cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from soft, luxurious cashmere-feel fabric (polyester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be worn as a scarf or a shawl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portion of each sale goes to the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoh Living is a member of the Indigenous Art Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and easy to post – a lovely Australiana gift for family overseas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe artwork: Women's Dreaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Women’s Dreaming paintings by Khatija Possum depict Women’s ceremonial sites surrounding Tjukurla in the western desert of Central Australia – traditional homelands to the artist’s great grandmother. Ceremonial sites carry a deep spiritual meaning, and it is where the women narrate their sacred Aboriginal dreamtime stories, through song lines, dance cycles and body paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis painting has many secret and sacred landmarks and iconography but also includes the important fire, bush tucker and waterholes that are imperative to the women as the ceremonies can last for over a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough primarily a landscape painting, Khatija has surpassed the basic stories and landmarks and has expanded this art of body painting and ceremonial themes into a classic contemporary composition, using modern acrylic paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the artist: Khatija Possum\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Khatija Possum, painting is in her blood. A descendant of the famous Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Khatija has paved her own way and made a name for herself in the art world. Born in 1989 in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, she has been deeply influenced by her grandfather, Clifford Possum, and her mother, Michelle Possum Nungurrayi’s artwork. When Khatija was nine, her mother began to paint again and it was at this time that Khatija fell in love with her mother’s work and indeed painting. Through observing and assisting her mother Khatija learnt to paint. It is this process that highlights the importance of art in keeping culture alive as stories and skills are passed from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a mother herself, the importance of keeping her cultural heritage strong is of great consequence. Khatija currently lives with her partner John and three children in Adelaide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koh Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67650884862194,"sku":"KLScarfSCWomDre195cm","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/6075\/0578\/files\/KohLivingScarfSCWomDre_3.jpg?v=1791415712"},{"product_id":"aboriginal-seven-sisters-scarf","title":"Aboriginal Seven Sisters Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Seven Sisters Dreaming – the story behind the Pleiades star cluster – comes to life on this Aboriginal art scarf by Khatija Possum, granddaughter of Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri. Lightweight and versatile, it's wearable art and a popular Australiana gift for overseas visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 65cm wide x 175cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from soft, luxurious cashmere-feel fabric (polyester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be worn as a scarf or a shawl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portion of each sale goes to the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoh Living is a member of the Indigenous Art Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and easy to post – a lovely Australiana gift for family overseas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe artwork: Seven Sisters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dreamtime story of the Seven Sisters is retold in this beautiful illustration from artist Khatija Possum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Dreamtime a group of seven Napaltjarri women were being pursued by a Jakamarra man called Jilbi. He had been sitting in a cave at irlkirdi practising love magic by cutting off his long hair and weaving it by hand onto a wooden spindle, then performing songs and dances which people from far off could hear. Often he would entice young women to come to his cave and live with him. Jakamarra men were very proud of their successes when they practised this magic and spent much time boasting among themselves about their prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seven women had no intention of sleeping with the Jakamarra man and ran away from him, journeying a long way across the desert until they were too tired and hungry to go any further. They sat down at Uluru to search for honey ants, then when they saw Jilbi approaching went to a place called Kurlunyalimpa and changed themselves into seven fires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of spirits at Uluru, they went up into the sky to become stars. Ever since then they can be seen as a cluster of seven stars in the constellation Taurus, known as the Pleiades. Jilbi transformed himself into the Morning Star in Orion’s belt and continues to chase the Pleiades across the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the artist: Khatija Possum\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Khatija Possum, painting is in her blood. A descendant of the famous Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Khatija has paved her own way and made a name for herself in the art world. Born in 1989 in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, she has been deeply influenced by her grandfather, Clifford Possum, and her mother, Michelle Possum Nungurrayi’s artwork. When Khatija was nine, her mother began to paint again and it was at this time that Khatija fell in love with her mother’s work and indeed painting. Through observing and assisting her mother Khatija learnt to paint. It is this process that highlights the importance of art in keeping culture alive as stories and skills are passed from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a mother herself, the importance of keeping her cultural heritage strong is of great consequence. Khatija currently lives with her partner John and three children in Adelaide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koh Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67650885222642,"sku":"KLScarfSCSevSis195cm","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/6075\/0578\/files\/KohLivingScarfSCSevSis5.jpg?v=1791416582"},{"product_id":"aboriginal-dry-waterholes-scarf","title":"Aboriginal Dry Waterholes Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Western Australian Aboriginal art scarf featuring the red earth and blue waterholes of the Pilbara, painted by Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi artist Sheryl Hicks from Roebourne. Sheryl spent her early years in Perth, so this scarf is a special local find for anyone wanting authentic WA Aboriginal art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 65cm wide x 175cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from soft, luxurious cashmere-feel fabric (polyester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be worn as a scarf or a shawl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portion of each sale goes to the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoh Living is a member of the Indigenous Art Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and easy to post – a lovely Australiana gift for family overseas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented on a recycled card hanger with artist information and story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe artwork: Dry Waterholes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e“These are the waterholes of my Country. Even when they are dry there is still beauty. The rich red earth contrasts with the blue water. When seasons change the waterholes are replenished and we enjoy the Country with our families.” – Sheryl Hicks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the artist: Sheryl Hicks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheryl Hicks was born in Wickham in 1974. Her father is a Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi man from Roebourne. Sheryl spent her early years in Perth with her non-Aboriginal mother, returning to Roebourne when she was 18 years old. She has a family of three daughters, as well as two sons. Her daughters Treinaya and Cheyenne have followed in their mother’s footsteps and are also artists at Yinjaa-Barni Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheryl works full time in education and paints often in her spare time. She loves coming into the art centre and spending time with her family painting, yarning and listening to stories of Country. Sheryl finds being on Country and expressing herself through art very healing and her new favourite way of connecting to family, Country and her culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koh Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67650885255410,"sku":"KLScarfOCDryWat195cm","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/6075\/0578\/files\/KohLiving-89.jpg?v=1791416169"},{"product_id":"aboriginal-pilbara-creeks-scarf","title":"Aboriginal Pilbara Creeks Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eYindjibarndi artist Allery Sandy paints the hidden creeks and wildflowers of her Pilbara Country from above, and this soft Aboriginal scarf captures her fine dot work. A beautiful piece of Western Australian Aboriginal art to wear, or to post to someone missing home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 65cm wide x 175cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from soft, luxurious cashmere-feel fabric (polyester)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be worn as a scarf or a shawl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portion of each sale goes to the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoh Living is a member of the Indigenous Art Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and easy to post – a lovely Australiana gift for family overseas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe artwork: Pilbara Creeks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e“During the rainy season many creeks are hidden among the rocky hills of our Country. Big rains bring the animals to come drink from the water and the wildflowers grow again. We love to go fishing on the banks of the creeks, catching many different varieties of fish. Going to places like this is a family day out where we enjoy fishing and cooking and time together just enjoying company with each other. I like to just sit and watch and enjoy the beauty of the place and the smell of the sea. The colours of the creeks blend in with the river sand and paint a beautiful picture of the landscape.” – Allery Sandy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the artist: Allery Sandy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllery Sandy, a Yindjibarndi artist from Roebourne, WA, creates aerial paintings showcasing her Country's natural beauty. Her work highlights wildflowers, creeks, rivers and bush foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllery started painting in February 2006, enrolling in short courses in painting and design. She loves to paint the landscape of her Country from an aerial perspective. She begins her works with an underpainting using sponge and brush work and then finishes off with a fine layer of dot work, creating a sense of movement and depth of field on the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koh Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67650885320946,"sku":"KLScarfOCPilCre195cm","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/6075\/0578\/files\/KohLiving-93.jpg?v=1791415956"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/6075\/0578\/collections\/KLScarfSCWomDre195cm.jpg?v=1792559492","url":"https:\/\/www.littleseedlingsgiftstore.com.au\/collections\/scarves.oembed","provider":"Little Seedlings Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}