Yoka Dandjoo Rug by Simone Hills

This piece is called Yoka Dandjoo; which means ‘Women Together ‘in Noongar. The artwork represents Women Connecting to Country and is inspired by my Mum, Nan, Aunties, Cousins and all the women in my family coming together in Djilba Season. It features Eucalypt and Bottlebrush blossoms, green and blue tones showing the green-ness of the land and full rivers, lakes and streams from the rains in Makuru Season. With shades of pink, purple, red and yellow to symbolise all of our wildflowers in bloom during Djilba Season.

Noongar Artist Simone Hills, an Awe & Wonder employee, is a proud Ballardong , Menang & Yamitji Moort Yok. Simone Hills is an Artist Member of the Indigenous Art Code. This means as an artist she is adding her voice to the call for fair and ethical trade with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, and transparency in the promotion and sale of artwork.

Rug features 1200gsm thread count. Gel backing. Yarn stitched edges. Measures 1.85cm x 1.65cm.