Muru To Our Biriwal (Pathway To Our Future) NAIDOC 2025 Linen Blend Tea Towel

Mandy Draper (Deadly Dot Pots)
Aboriginal Darug woman of the Cabrogal Clan
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Darug artist Mandy Draper’s rich artwork was commissioned especially to celebrate the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week. It represents the journey from our ancestors to the next generation, symbolising resilience, cultural continuity, and the strength of community.
Our NAIDOC Week 2025 collection features our talented collaborating artists' reflection on and response to this year's theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’.
Proudly printed and sewn in Meanjin, these tea towels are crafted from natural flax linen, bringing organic fibres and sustainable production into our range. Lightweight yet durable, they offer excellent absorbency and a soft, luxurious feel that only gets better with use.
Designed to complement any space, they’re available in a range of colour palettes and prints to add warmth and character to your home. Whether drying dishes or styling your kitchen, these tea towels bring everyday practicality with a thoughtful, locally made touch.
Product: Linen Tea Towel
Materials: Printed Linen
Size: 65cm x 45cm
Care Instructions: Gentle machine wash with similar colours, line dry in shade, cool iron on reverse
Story: Muru to Our Biriwal (Pathway to Our Future)
Artist: Mandy Draper
Muru to Our Biriwal (Pathway to Our Future)
This artwork represents our significant history, our ancestors' journeys, and our Muru (pathway) to our Biriwal (future) with our next generation.
The large gathering circle at the base of the artwork represents our old people and our ancestors with their footprints that represent the journey of growth that have been paved for our next generation.
The top gathering circle represents our young leaders and the journey carrying forward our cultural knowledge and continuation of care for our country and our community.
The lines and gathering circles represent our community connection and our continuing vision and strength as one.
The emu and kangaroo footprints represent our future moving forward enduring progress and growth.
The gathering circles represent our guided strength from our Elders in our community, empowering our next generation of future leaders to build our legacy, honouring our resilience and remaining grounded in our cultural pride.
The artwork represents continuing our support of our communities, fostering unity and healing pride. The colours represent honouring our past, to be in the present and creating a bright future.
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