Whether used for carrying collections, dramatic play, or as part of a culturally inclusive learning experiences, this resource encourages meaningful conversations about culture, Country, and land and sea.

Designed for use in early learning services, primary classrooms, and cultural education settings, this basket is ideal for storing natural materials, supporting sensory play, or creating culturally inclusive displays. It encourages children to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in a respectful, hands-on way.

Product Features:

• Handcrafted by Torres Strait Islander artists.

• Made from sustainably sourced coconut palm.

• Approx. 24cm diameter and 30 cm in height.

• Lightweight, durable, and visually striking.

• Supports EYLF, ACARA, and Australian Curriculum outcomes.

• Perfect for yarning circles, dramatic play, and nature-based learning.

• Each piece is unique and deeply connected to Torres Strait Islander culture.

• Over time, your basket will dry and change colour.

By purchasing this item, you are supporting Indigenous artists and helping preserve traditional Torres Strait Islander practices.

Artist

Wasada Gutchen (Gucheng), connections to Mer Island (Murray Island) & Erub Island (Darnley Island), Torres Strait.

Traditional Torres Strait Islander weaving is a timeless practice for the cultural bearers of knowledge expanding its wisdom through time. The coconut tree is a ‘Story Tree’, with many uses that support island life as Salt Water People. The Coconut Tree is used for holistic living including ceremonial adornments, fibre innovations in everyday living, teaching and learning materials. Every woven piece has a unique journey and story, as Wasada enriches its continuity of traditional weaving, connecting her directly to her ancestral lineage of practice.