Add a splash of colour to your kitchen with the Cassowary Tea Towel – featuring stunning artwork by Indigenous artist Beau Pennefather Motlop. This design celebrates one of Australia’s most striking birds and makes drying dishes a little more delightful. Printed to order on premium cotton, it’s a practical way to support wildlife conservation.

About the artist: Beau Pennefather Motlop

I grew up in Cairns, Far North Queensland from the age of eight years old. My background includes Aboriginal from the Jirrabal tribe of the Surrounding Cairns region, Torres strait island descendance from the Wagedoegam tribe of Mabuiag Island as well as Ngapuhi from New Zealand. My Torres Strait Island Totems are Crocodile, Snake, Stonefish and Remora. My Aboriginal Totem is Dingo.

2006 is when I started to take my art practice seriously and began experimenting with various mediums including pencil, pastels and acrylic paint I now do the majority of my artwork digitally.

I love to create depth and dimensions with colours and size differences, I use an abundance of detail and intricate patterns, but I also like to balance out my artwork with emptiness and quiet. My motifs and circular patterns are a unique combination drawn from my three Indigenous heritages. 

Fabric: 100% cotton twill tea towel

Construction: 2 x hang loops at back for easy display or hanging

Size: 45cm x 70cm