8 stunning baby blankets and wraps featuring Indigenous Australian Aboriginal art
Snuggle in a little piece of incredible First Nations art.
Snuggle in a little piece of incredible First Nations art.
The colours, composition and culture entwined in Indigenous Australian art makes it some of the most beautiful and thought provoking art in the world.
It’s no wonder that it’s seeing a huge surge in popularity, featuring on home decor and in nurseries across the nation and the globe. The symmetry and patterns of Aboriginal art definitely work well when adorning baby blankets and swaddles, and everyone wants to get their hands on one!
The Indigenous creators and First Nations owned businesses featured in the gallery below want to ensure that everyone can experience the beauty and cultural stories behind these incredible pieces of art.
10 Aboriginal baby blankets and wraps created by Indigenous Artists
Possum and Frog, Pram Bassinet Blanket – Learning on Country – RRP $48.95
Holly Sanders is a contemporary Aboriginal Artist and teacher. She is a proud Bundjalung Woman from the North Coast of NSW. Through her art she aims to share her stories, culture and Country. Learning on Country orders through a wholesaler who has the licence to Holly’s art. So Holly has received remuneration for her work.
Possum and Frog are proudly Australian made and Indigenous owned business.
Yindi Wrap, RRP $39.95
The Yindi wrap is a must have essential for any new parents and also a truly multi-functional addition to any fashionista’s wardrobe. It can be used as a swaddle, a nursing cover, a summer blanket, a pram shade, a changing mat cover, a comforter, a scarf and a sarong.
Jinndi are an Indigenous-owned and operated business, with a passion for making ancient culture and art accessible every day to everyone.
Better World Aboriginal Art Quilted Baby Blanket – Wakirlpirri by Liddy Napanangka Walker, RRP $90.00
Designed in Australia by royalty paid Aboriginal Art and made in India.
‘Wakirlpirri’ is a very useful tree that grows on the sides of creek beds and near ‘mulga’ trees. The seeds of this tree can be eaten raw or cooked on the fire. A deliciously sweet drink called ‘yinjirrpi’ is made from the seeds when they have been dried. The wood can be used to make weapons such as ‘karli’ (boomerangs) and dancing boards for ceremonies.
Yarn Strong Sista Muslin Bubup Baby Wrap, RRP $29.95
These beautiful YSS Bubup Wraps are made from 100% bamboo fabric and hand screen-printed with Aboriginal designs by Annette Sax, Taungurung Artist. Annette designed these wraps so that all Bubup could be wrapped in country feeling safe and secure while being held close.
Yarn Strong Sista specialises and offers a range of services including visits to Early Childhood environments to facilitate storytelling and arts workshops with children, hosting Professional Development training for Educators, facilitating arts experiences and face-painting at festivals and events, and providing First Nations designed resources and educational tools.
Cotton Baby Blanket – Pulli Pulli Stones 2, RRP $66.00
The ancient Australian landscape with its eroded forms and organic shapes provides motivation for Keturah’s art. This baby blanlet is 100% cotton and depicts the natural rock formations (puli) found in and around Haasts Bluff, 240km west of Alice Springs.
KaToBi Aboriginal Baby’s Blanket ‘Natural Australian Animals Fabric’, RRP $45.00
The creators at KaToBi are a proud Arrernte family.
This beautiful blanket is fabric lined with a white polar fleece and comes packaged in a beautiful gift box with gift tag.
Pink or Blue Cotton Baby Blanket by Cynthia Burke, RRP $59.40
This baby blanket is perfect for keeping little ones snug. Burke’s Baby Blanket composed of 100% cotton, a completely natural material perfect for babies soft and delicate skin.
Raintree Art was founded in 2008 on Wadawurrung land in Ballarat, Victoria.
Dreamtime Dresses Baby Wraps, RRP $50.00
Dreamtime Dresses have a huge variety of fabrics to choose from for these beautiful baby wraps and swaddles.
Each wrap has been designed by an Indigenous artist and there is a story with each fabric. If you would like a copy of the story for your fabric, just let them know and they’ll send it to you!
