Aboriginal Women's Love Story Silicone Handle Water Bottle

This arty Women's Love Story water bottle with silicone handle features artwork by Aboriginal artist Khatija Possum.

Crafted from premium double-walled stainless steel, it keeps your drinks tasting great and at their optimum temperature for hours.

• 500ml capacity
• Double-walled and insulated with a leak-proof lid
• Keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours
• Silicone carry handle
• Food-grade 18/8 stainless steel
• Unlined, non-toxic and BPA free
• Size: 25cm x 7cm
• Hand wash only
• Designed in Australia

The artwork: Women's Love Story

Connection to Country: Love is inseparable from the land, or “Country.” It's a spiritual bond, a reciprocal relationship where the people care for the land, and the land nourishes them in return. Love for one another is mirrored in the love for Country.

Respect for Elders: Elders are the living libraries of Aboriginal culture, holding the wisdom of generations. Love is shown through deep respect for their knowledge, guidance, and stories. It's about listening, learning, and honouring their place in the community.

Cultural Preservation: Love is expressed through the preservation of traditions, ceremonies, and language. It's about passing on the knowledge of the Dreaming, the ancestral stories that connect people to their land and identity. This ensures the continuation of Aboriginal culture for future generations.

About the artist: Khatija Possum

For 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.

As 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.