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Make it Real Tea Towel by Rona Bin Hitam

Nilamarr (Abalone) 

Nilamarr in Baard Language also means ‘ear’. Nilamarr are good eating, and the opalescent shells were once used for making buttons. Rona spent much of her childhood collecting shells on the reef to trade in Broome. Shells were a major export used for button manufacturing overseas, before plastic completely replaced the industry.  

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Make it Real

Make it Real is a project delivered through the Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA). As a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation, our profit story ensures the artist receives the economic benefits of their shared generational stories and culture. When an artist thrives, their community also benefits.

The profits generated from this product give 90% back to the artist and 10% back to their art centre. 

*The way profits are distributed can vary, and we ask consumers to be mindful of this when buying Authentic Indigenous Art or products.

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Name: Rona Bin Hitam



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