Our fabrics are made from recycled fibres, giving new life to old materials.
Tea Towel - Wuymirri-Bulangji, Whale Shark Dreaming
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Gift boxed and printed with water-based inks on recycled microfibre. Part of our zero-landfill scheme.
Design: Wuymirri-Bulangji, Whale Shark Dreaming
Artist: 'Neerk' Uncle John Smith-Gumbula
Size: 75 x 50cm
Fabric: Recycled Microfibre
Uncle John began his unique, inspiring artistic creative journey in the winter of 1978 at the age of 10 from a hospital bed, diagnosed with a spinal medical condition called Scheuermann's disease. John is a Cultural Ambassador and has been passionate in the arts, cultural affairs, education, tech, and innovation, an advocate for Indigenous people and culture for over 4 decades, 'creating cultural bridges of understanding on a world stage'. A recipient of the 'QEII Silver Jubilee Queens Trust Awardee', and a proud WakkaWakka | GurangGurang/GorengGoreng First Nations people of Queensland, & adopted Son of the traditional Yolngu people of Galiwinku, Elcho Island, NT Australia. John also has an ancient bloodline of Celtic Irish and Scottish heritage. "My Cultural Heritage proudly resonates in my Heart, Spirit, and Life, Keeping Culture Strong and alive, spiritually and physically connecting me to Country."
- Made in our Melbourne workshop
- Made from recycled fabrics
- Gift-boxed and ready to post
- Every purchase supports our inclusive workforce
Perfect for gifting
A piece of Australian design. Light, boxed and made to be sent as a gift to family and friends.
Why our recycled tea towels
- Made from recycled microfibre yarn
- Soft, absorbent and quick-dry
- Rolled hem with a hanging loop
- Printed with water-based inks, designed by local artists
Why choose KE Design?
Our workshop proudly employs people living with disabilities.
Printed with safe, water-based inks that won't crack, peel or fade.
