Made from eco-friendly PLA, this unique dough cutter goes beyond basic shapes: it carefully cuts out the iconic Aboriginal flag design while leaving an intricate imprint of the flag’s details directly on the dough. Perfect for classroom activities, cultural events, or just fun at home, it offers a tactile, engaging way to teach and celebrate Indigenous heritage.
Included with your Aboriginal Flag cutter is a digital download containing Aboriginal Flag Information, Exploration Ideas, Flag Template and Aboriginal Flag Display.
This high-quality dough cutter is lightweight, durable, and safe for little hands, making it an ideal tool for early learning centres and family kitchens alike. And, crafted from sustainable PLA, it’s a purchase you can feel good about – an environmentally friendly choice that supports meaningful learning experiences.
Connect to culture in the most creative way.
Specifications:
- Perfect size:Â Approx. 9cm cm length.
- Made in Australia.
- Eco-friendly: Made from sustainable, non-toxic materials.
- Digital Download: Flag Information, Aboriginal Flag Exploration Idea’s, Flag Template and Aboriginal Flag Display.
- Versatile use: Ideal for playdough, baking, or crafting.
- Cultural learning: A perfect way for children to explore the Aboriginal Flag and its significance.
- Calming and educational: Supports sensory play, fine motor skills, and creativity.
- Safety Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years old. Sharp edges present. Adult supervision required.
- Cutter colour may vary.Â
The Aboriginal Flag
The Aboriginal flag was designed and created by artist Harold Thomas, a Luritja man from central Australia and a member of the Stolen Generations. The flag has become a symbol of Aboriginal Australia and holds special legal and political status worldwide.
The flag’s design consists of a coloured rectangle divided in half horizontally. The top half of the flag is black to symbolise Aboriginal people. The red in the lower half stands for the earth and the colour of ochre, which has ceremonial significance. The circle of yellow in the centre of the flag represents the sun. The designer Harold Thomas says the colours of the flag represent the Aboriginal people of Australia and their spiritual connection to the land.
The flag was first raised on 9 July in 1971 at a land rights rally in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, Adelaide, on then-National Aborigines Day. It has become an enduring symbol of Aboriginal strength, representing Aboriginal people and their ongoing spiritual connection to the land.
In 1995, the Aboriginal flag was recognised by the Australian Government as an official ‘Flag of Australia’ under the Flags Act 1953.
