Milliken in partnership with The National Aboriginal Design Agency (NADA) offer the Water Yuludarla Aboriginal carpet range. The range is an interpretation of original artwork created by Gumbaynggirr artist, Brentyn Lugnan from Urunga on the Mid North Coast of NSW in Australia.

“Having worked on project collaborations in the past, I have come to understand the importance of chemistry and clear direction as the essential foundation.  The Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance (SWFW)/National Aboriginal Design Agency (NADA) leadership worked extremely efficiently on these 2 principles to help us select artist Brentyn Lugnan.  The chemistry was amazing and the net result was ‘Water Yuludarla’, soon to be one of the most successful product launches in Ontera’s history.  We look forward to working with SWFW/NADA again in the future.”

Matt Cooper, General Manager Milliken Ontera (Australia)

Inspired by the many elements of Brentyn’s original artwork, each of the six designs in the collection signify a connection to both the land and people of the Urunga region – past, current and future.

The designs and colourways in the “Water Yuludarla” collection are envisioned for use across multiple market segments and spaces.

Brentyn Lugnan, artist

View the full range on Milliken’s website here

Project Artist

Brentyn Lugnan

Brentyn Lugnan is a Gumbaynggirr artist and Coffs Harbour identity. Originally from Urunga, he returned to the Mid North Coast after living in Sydney’s inner city, where he worked as graphic designer for SBS and an animator at the ABC.