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SKU: SACE1358

Aboriginal Weaving & Threading Set

$58.00

Inspire creativity, fine motor development, and meaningful cultural learning with our Aboriginal Weaving & Threading Set. Thoughtfully designed by our Aboriginal-owned business, this engaging resource introduces children to the traditional art of weaving through three iconic artefact designs: a Dilly Bag, Fish Trap, and Woven Mat.

This resource has been developed to support respectful learning about Aboriginal culture through play. Inspired by traditional weaving practices and everyday artefacts, it encourages children to appreciate the skill, innovation, and cultural knowledge passed down through generations, while recognising that weaving styles and techniques vary across Aboriginal Nations.

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Description

Using the included threading cord, children weave through each design to recreate patterns inspired by traditional weaving techniques. As they explore each artefact, they build essential fine motor skills while developing an appreciation for the ingenuity, sustainability, and craftsmanship of Aboriginal peoples.

Perfect for early childhood settings, primary classrooms, homeschool environments, and therapy programs, this resource transforms cultural learning into an interactive, hands-on experience that encourages curiosity, concentration, and creativity.

What’s Included

1 × Dilly Bag Threading Board
1 × Fish Trap Threading Board
1 × Woven Mat Threading Board
Threading cords included
Calico bag for safe storage
Made from eco-friendly PLA by us on Bundjalung Country

Why Educators Love This Resource

Introduces children to traditional Aboriginal weaving practices in an age-appropriate way
Strengthens fine motor skills, bilateral coordination and hand-eye coordination
Encourages patience, problem-solving and concentration
Supports play-based, inquiry-led learning
Promotes conversations about Aboriginal culture, sustainability and traditional technologies
Suitable for Early Learning, Primary, OOSH, homeschool and therapy settings

Learning Through Play

Children can explore:

Traditional weaving techniques
Aboriginal artefacts and their everyday uses
Pattern recognition and sequencing
Fine motor development
Bilateral coordination
Creative expression
Storytelling and cultural inquiry

Aligned with:

EYLF Outcomes 2, 3, 4 & 5
Australian Curriculum – Technologies, The Arts & HASS
Cross-Curriculum Priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Artist

Russell Yilamara Brown is a proud Garawa and Mara man from South-East Arnhem Land, NT. Russell currently lives and works on Bundjalung Country, NSW and is Songlines Co-Founder. He is a skilled painter, sculptor and digital artist that has refined his traditional style and has developed a contemporary representation.

Additional information

Weight	.187 kg
Dimensions	28 × 18 × 5 cm

Digital Resources

Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce pages in limited quantities for single classroom or homeschool use only.

Duplication for a friend, another staff member, entire school/service or commercial purpose without purchase of an additional license is strictly forbidden.

Copying any part of this resource and/or placing it on the internet in any form (even a personal or classroom website/ school server) is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Songlines Art, Culture, Education Pty Ltd