Cushion Cover – Totem Wilai 'Possum'

Name: Cushion Cover – Totem Wilai 'Possum'
Brand: Saretta Art & Design Pty. Ltd ABN 26 690 025 912
Price: 49.5 AUD
Availability: InStock

49.50 AUD

Tax included.

Size

45cm UV50+ W/R

Quantity

Saretta Art & Design Pty. Ltd ABN 26 690 025 912

Every clan has a totem. Every totem has a story.

In Aboriginal culture, a totem is a natural object — plant or animal — inherited by members of a clan as their emblem. Each group is responsible for the stewardship of their totem, caring for it across generations. Saretta's totem is the Wedge Tail Eagle.

Wilai — the Possum, gave Aboriginal people in south-east Australia one of their most prized possessions: the possum-skin cloak. Made from numerous pelts sewn together with kangaroo sinew, these cloaks were decorated with significant incisions, clan insignias, stories, identity, then rubbed with ochre and fat to protect and adorn them. Worn for warmth, ceremony, and belonging. A garment that carried the whole world of a person within it.

Part of the Totem Series — originally commissioned for Hunter Health in 2014, and connected to the Tankaan Ngatan Bobong (Mother and Baby) collection celebrating pregnancy, birth, and motherhood across the Hunter Valley.

Fabric & size:

UV50+ Polyester (45×45cm) — Waterproof, fade-resistant. Suitable indoors & outdoors. Bright full-colour back.

Features:

Includes Aboriginal Story Card
High-quality textured fabric
Vibrant, lasting colours
Unique Saretta original design

We recommend an insert 5cm larger than the cover for a full, fluffy look.

Artwork Story

Wilai - Possum

Aboriginal tribal and clan groups each have a totem. A totem is a natural object, plant or animal that is inherited by members of a clan or family as their emblem and the group is responsible for the stewardship of their totem. My totem is the Wedge Tail Eagle.

Possum-skin cloaks were a form of clothing worn by Aboriginal people in the south-east of Australia. The cloaks were made from numerous possum pelts sewn together with Kangaroo sinew, and often decorated with significant incisions on the inside such as clan insignias. They were rubbed with ochre and fat to both decorate and protect them.

Features & Specs

Polyester:- Made from waterproof and UV50+ material, they are suitable for indoors & outdoors. Available in 45 x 45 cm with Bright Full Coloured Backs.

FEATURES:

Aboriginal Stories Cards
Various sizes
High Quality Textured Fabric
Bright Colours
Unique Designs
Durable

We recommend you purchase inserts that are 5cm larger than cover to give that fluffy look!

About This Product

Cushion Covers:

Made from waterproof material, they are perfect for the lounge, bed, pool side or in your garden – your choices are endless. They are suitable for indoors & outdoors, with many designs to choose from and all include Awabakal Aboriginal names and stories from across Australia.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

Free post for orders over $100 with Sendle, otherwise it's from $10.90 from Australia Post.

Australia and Express post available at checkout.

Orders made by 2pm will be dispatched the same day from Toronto NSW 2283. Local Collection also available from Toronto NSW 2283.

International post available from AU$40

Returns

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. Full refund provided if you’re not happy.

To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase to be included with the returned item.

Refunds:

Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval of your refund.

Once approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 7 days.

To return your product, you should mail your product to: PO Box 719 TORONTO NSW Australia 2283.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.