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Featuring Dirrarn (Black Cockatoo) artwork by Rowena Morgan, this tea towel celebrates one of the most recognisable birds of the East Kimberley. Found near waterholes, springs, and rocky landscapes around Halls Creek, the black cockatoo is admired for its beauty, character, and cheeky habit of chewing grasses and gum tree branches.
Drawing on her deep connection to Kija Country, Rowena's artwork reflects the wildlife, landscapes, and stories of the East Kimberley, using the earthy colours and natural forms that inspire her creative practice.
• Features Dirrarn (Black Cockatoo) artwork by Rowena Morgan
• Celebrates the wildlife and landscapes of the East Kimberley
• Functional and decorative home accessory
• Ideal for gifting or everyday kitchen use
• Showcases contemporary Indigenous Australian art
• Royalties paid to the artist
Artwork Story
"Dirrarn or Black Cockatoos can be found all around the East Kimberley, especially near waterholes, springs, or old bore holes in the rocky landscape near Halls Creek where I grew up. They love chewing the tops off dry grasses and the smaller branches of gum trees. They are beautiful birds, but they also make the biggest mess, chewing everything!"
— Rowena Morgan
Artist
Rowena Morgan is a Kija woman who grew up in Halls Creek in the East Kimberley. Inspired by the stories and cultural knowledge shared by her grandmother, her artwork reflects the landscapes, wildlife, and colours of her custodial Country. An award-winning textile artist, she received the National Indigenous Fashion Award for Textile Design in 2023 and launched her independent label, Nangarri Designs, in 2024.
Material
• 100% Cotton
Perfect For
• Everyday kitchen use
• Gifts and souvenirs
• Collecting Indigenous Australian art
• Adding colour and culture to the home