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KETTLE
PIRUWA
Women preparing Piruwa tea at Kiwirrkurra
By Yalti Napangati
Indigenous people speak about Country like they would speak about a family member; they sing to Country, long for Country, worry about and care for Country.
Just like offering a guest to your home a welcoming cup of tea, the Aboriginal Welcome to Country is an invitation to share in the culture of a place.
Connection to homelands and the protocols that exist to maintain them are fundamental to the identity of Aboriginal people. The Welcome to Country is an important cultural protocol that embodies these beliefs. It recognises, celebrates and respects the responsibility that the traditional owners have in caring for the land and acknowledges the people that come to it meaningfully.
Women preparing Piruwa tea at Kiwirrkurra, depicts women sitting together at the rock holes – the traditional women’s site in her country. They are drinking tea made from Piruwa fowers.
Piruwa Hakea divaricata), or Fork-leafed Corkwood, is a shrub or small tree in the Proteaceae family found in central and northern Australia. The shrub bares striking golden-yellow-green nectar-rich fowers in winter. The seeds are eaten straight from the tree, and the nectar is either sucked straight from the fowers, or the fowers are steeped in a billy can to make a sweet, blackish-coloured tea.
About the Artist:
YALTI NAPANGATI
Yalti Napangati is a painter of the Western Desert style of art, creating acrylic paintings of landscapes and sites associated with Pintupi Dreaming stories.Her paintings are of important places in her Country, including Marawa, Marrapinti and Wirrulnga. She is a member of the famous Pintupi Nine. The family became known as The Last Nomads as they lived a traditional nomadic way of life until they came out of the desert to live at Kiwirrkurra in 1984, making headlines around the world. Until the mid 90s Yalti painted for the Papunya Tula Artists. Yalti’s work is regularly featured in exhibitions around the world.
the Soft Top Luxe Variable Temp
Soft open lid that slowly releases steam.
The Soft Top Luxe includes a soft open lid to stagger hot steam and prevent hot water splash back. Constructed with brushed stainless steel in premium metallic finishes and chrome accents using BPA Free materials.
Soft Top® lid
A bubbling brew presents a few hazards on the way from kettle to cup. This specialised lid gently releases steam and eliminates splashing.
Dual water window
Made from BPA Free materials.
Luxe design
Ergonomically designed, full stainless steel handle with illuminated power switch.
Luxe collection
Meet your match with the Creatista, the Bakery Boss®, the Toast Select™ Luxe.
Cordless convenience
Cordless Jug with 360 degree multi directional base with cord storage wrap.
Dimensions (WxDxH)
24.3 x 17.4 x 23.3 cm
Construction Materials
Brushed stainless steel body
Capacity
Large 1.7 L / 7 cup capacity
Settings
On / Off Button
Power
2400 Watts Rapid Boil
Voltage
220–240 Volts
Warranty
2 Year Replacement Warranty