About the Artist

Charmaine Pwerle was born in 1975 in Alice Springs, NT and her language is Anmatyerre. With the famous Minnie Pwerle as grandmother, and the equally talented Barbara Weir for her mother, it is not surprising that Charmaine Pwerle is bursting with artistic talent. Learn more about Charmaine here.

Composition Information

Handwoven from luxuriously soft and luminous Tencel™.

Custom options available.

All rugs will be shipped directly from The Rug Collection.

Take note: Additional shipment fee will apply seperate to checkout.

Dreaming

The Bush Orange is a particular fruit that grows in Atnwengerrp. Once very abundant but now scarce due to over grazing, this species was a stable source of bush tucker for Aboriginals.

The fruit grows on a big tree and is larger than a passionfruit. It is green when unripe and turns yellow in maturity. It is soft inside and is often compared to the flavour of custard apple. The fruit is consumed raw with the tough outer skin discarded or laid out to dry, to be consumed during months when bush tucker is scarce.

The physical creation of this Dreaming is an important part of the bush tucker ceremonies conducted by the Women. Artworks such as ‘Bush Orange’ and ‘Women’s Ceremony’ ensures the continuation of an ancient and rich cultural heritage, while acknowledging the close bond still retained by Charmaine to her country.

Rug Care

All the artwork provided is Treat your rug with a little love, to get the most out of your rug. Prompt treatment of spills, regular vacuuming and the rotation of rugs in high traffic areas will extend the life of your rug.