Delve into Indigenous Australian culture with this educational resource designed by Aboriginal artist Gerald McGregor and handcrafted by artisans from the fair trade organization, Artisans Effort in Kolkata.
The set includes twelve appliquéd cushions featuring six pairs of Aboriginal symbols: kangaroo prints, footprints, water, sun, dingo prints, and water hole. This collection serves as a valuable educational tool, enhancing children’s memory skills and concentration while fostering an appreciation for Indigenous symbols.
Neatly presented in a drawstring bag approximately 25cm by 19cm, each soft cushion measures approximately 8cm by 8cm.
Artisans Effort is a producer-based organization dedicated to understanding and supporting artisans’ needs. Your purchase not only enriches the lives of producers through fair wages and dignified work but also contributes to funding a school established in January 2014 by Artisans Effort’s founders, Ejaz and Shaista, in Asanol, West Bengal. The school provides educational opportunities for paying students and covers costs for some needy students.
Copyright for the design belongs to Gerald McGregor, with royalties paid to him for each memory game sold. Gerald McGregor, born in 1973, is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, with ancestral ties to the GUNNDALEEDIE tribe from the Burketown Region in far North Queensland. With a family rich in artistic talent, Gerald has developed a distinctive artistic style ranging from traditional dot and animal-inspired pieces to more contemporary works that reflect the perspectives of modern urban Aboriginals in Australia. His artwork has gained international acclaim, becoming highly sought after by art enthusiasts worldwide.
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