CROSS CULTURE CHRISTMAS STAR PIKILYI JUKURPA
AUSTRALIAN XMAS$13.95 inc. GST
Better World Arts
Initially, we worked with traditional handicrafts. In 1996, we invited Aboriginal artists to join our projects and soon after decided to focus on the Aboriginal art side of the projects and left the normal handicrafts to others like Oxfam.
We work with traditional artisans from remote regions in Kashmir, Peru, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Nepal (Tibetan refugees).
We unite traditional handicrafts from cultures steeped in artisanal traditions with artwork by Australian Aboriginal artists from remote communities across Australia, from Arnhem Land to Central and Western Desert regions, from rural locations, and from cities. More recently, we have started working with non-indigenous Australian artists who represent quintessential Australian themes.
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Artist: Theo (Faye) Nangala Hudson
Pikilyi is an important natural spring and water-hole at Mt Doreen Station in the Northern Territory. Pikilyi is the home of two rainbow serpents, a married couple. The wife was a Napananka skin group and the husband a Japangardi, a taboo relationship in the Walpri culture. The serpents are the “kirda’ traditional owners of that country.
The lacquerware Christmas Balls and Decorative Hearts & Stars are made from recycled paper and hand-painted using low tech paint brushes!
An ecologically sound collection of papers, Christmas decorations, decorative hangings hearts, and gift bags made from sustainable materials. We use no plastics in this range, no polystyrene, or any other non-biodegradable nasties. Most of the paper is made from cotton scraps left over from the garment industry: Our Australian made papers are made using certified eco-friendly sources, The lacquerware Christmas Ballas and Decorative Hearts are made from recycled paper and hand-painted using low tech paint brushes! We have eliminated plastic from the packaging process as well..
Mission Statement
Better World Arts produces and sources high-quality art and handicrafts using the traditional skills of artists and craftspeople. We work with people across the globe to showcase some of the best work from diverse cultures and ensure a fair distribution of profits.
Better World Arts recognise that culture is strengthened when traditional skills and lifestyles are valued and supported, and people are enabled to stay in their own communities. We aim to create innovative products and business structures which support local communities culturally and economically and engage the global marketplace.
Better World Arts is promoting harmony, goodwill and economic links between communities across the globe whilst celebrating, supporting and sustaining the skills of artists and artisans from around the world.
