Discover the amazing stories & inspiration behind each of the Adoremat designs.
“NADA is pleased to offer an exciting new product that features Aboriginal design for homes and businesses. NADA being able to partner with another innovative business is exciting for our artists and showcases their artistic talents in a modern contemporary form.”
Jane Tavenor, Design Agency Manager
The Artists
Brentyn Lugnan
Brentyn Lugnan is a Gumbaynggirr artist from Urunga on the Mid North Coast of NSW
Bibi Barba
Inspired by her Grandmother’s storytelling and her love of the land, Bibi’s artwork has a sense of vivid storytelling.
Shelley Monkland
Shelley has been a practising textile artist for over 20 years, using a variety of textile techniques in her work.
The Artworks
Family Spirit by Brentyn Lugnan
This design features striking interlinked life forms and, according to the artist, depicts how “we are all connected, family extends across distance”.
Gathering of Berries by Bibi Barba
The circle in the centre represents gathering of knowledge with Tribes coming together. The small circles represent the berries that are offered to the gathering in return for knowledge. Knowledge is the key for survival. The berries are foods that help to sustain life.
Collecting Pippis by Bibi Barba
“This depicts the gathering of pipis for women’s business,” says Bibi. “Pipis are used to clean the digestive system for birthing place. They are a great source of vitamin and zinc for Aboriginal women.”
Each mat is backed with lightweight nitrile rubber and features twist nylon – a speciality textile that enables dust and dirt to be drawn to the base, helping your mat look great for longer.
Flannel Flowers by Shelley Monkland
“I have a strong passion for all Australian native flora and fauna,” says Shelley. “The Flannel flower is my signature design – it is a wildflower growing predominantly in NSW.”
Shelley Monkland, Artist
“NADA is pleased to offer an exciting new product that features Aboriginal design for homes and businesses. NADA being able to partner with another innovative business is exciting for our artists and showcases their artistic talents in a modern contemporary form,”
Chris Spencer, general manager of Saltwater Freshwater.
To buy a mat, visit https://adoremat.com.au/pages/our-designer-mat-collection