Bush Plum Ecru

Aboriginal Art by Polly Wheeler

100% Premium Cotton, 44/5” wide (110cm)

Country of Origin: Australia

Machine Wash Cold / Tumble Dry Low / Iron on cotton setting

Dreamtime:

The Bush Plum is a vital food source for the Aboriginal people and is frequently featured in the Women’s dreaming stories. The fruits are harvested by shaking the trees until they fall to the ground but the fruits, although already quite sweet, need to be soaked in water to soften and plump them for eating. The Bush Plum tree flowers in Spring. M&S Textiles Australia is the largest manufacturer of Australian Aboriginal designs printed on good quality 100% cotton fabric. Aboriginal artworks are popular throughout the world and the only living ancient artworks. Its tradition goes back 50,000 years ago revealed by carbon dating of rock painting, cave painting etc.