Bush Spinifex (Black) - Aboriginal design Fabric

Bush Spinifex (Black) - Aboriginal design Fabric by Geraldine Riley

made from 100% cotton - easy care washable
43/44" wide (approx 110cm)

Price - per metre

Design:  Bush Spinifex
Colour:  Black
Artist:  Geraldine Riley

About the Artist/Design
Spinifex in a species of grass that is found in wet areas usually on the coasts. The grass is native to Australia and grows about 30cm tall. The roots of spinifex grass are very strong and go quite deep into the earth. The edges of spinifex are sharp and can produce cuts if you grab them forcefully. If you live on the coast you may have seen spinifex grass before, it is the grass that sits on top of the sand dunes at the beach. Spinifex can also be found along the coast of other places like New Zealand and New Caledonia. Spinifex grass is important as it stops sand blowing away. The powerful roots keep the sand in place. Spinifex is often deliberately planted on the front dunes to stop the beaches from eroding (wearing away).

designed in Australia by royalty paid Aboriginal Artists and made in South Korea