Cushion Cover - Akay Koo'olia (medium)

Brighten up your living room with these beautiful pure wool cushions. They are handcrafted using a technique called Gabba. The ancient technique of chain-stitches a traditional Kashmiri handicraft is important to the local economy. This work is produced in remote villages and provides an important supplementary income between harvests and other rural work.

Akay Koooila was a Wik Mungkan Elder. Born in Aurukun in 1923, Akay was the oldest person in her community until her death in 2014. Akay started painting in June 2010, her work epitomize her own individual dynamic perspective, expressionistic and vivid representation of her Country, her husband’s Country and the outstation Ti Tree particularly their abundant varieties of bush foods and flowers.Akay exhibited nationally and travelled to Brisbane and Cairns for exhibitions and her works are held in private and public collections.

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Please note: This product is handmade so the artwork may differ slightly from the images. 

Product: Cushion Cover Wool AKO099
Materials: 100% wool outer and cotton canvas lining
Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm