The Drift Of Our Elders Indigenous Art Throw Rug By Taylor - Lee

The Drift of Our Elders

Limited Edition Collab Between Good Throw Co x Taylor-Lee Ochre Sisters

There’s so many uses for your new throw ~ They can be used as a picnic rug down the beach or park for the whole family to sit on, as a bed throw for extra warmth or to decorate or change the colour way of your bed, a lounge throw to add texture, vibrancy or warmth, a beach towel to dry yourself with after a swim in the ocean, a blanket to snuggle up in around a fire or to watch a movie, a tablecloth to decorate your dining table when you have guests around, a wall hanger to display as beautiful Indigenous tapestry and more. However you use your throw we hope you love it as much as we love designing them.

The Story Behind The Art

The Drift of Our Elders is a piece inspired by the passing down of knowledge, culture and tradition. It is an illustration of how our cultural values and learning seamlessly intertwine. Displayed at the bottom of the artwork is my representation of elders, who are connected side by side. From the elders, an abundant river of knowledge flows across the piece as a reflection of the continuous drift of learning. Depicted in the centre is a sacred yarning circle, a prominent symbol of discussion, sharing and a place to create enriched relationships. Surrounding the circle are children, women, men and elders all gathered together to tell the stories of the land, the seas and the sky. These stories are displayed through the palm tree, the turtle and the moon. Together these symbols, colour palette and ochre textures tell the story of ‘The Drift of Our Elders’.

 About The Artist

Taylor-Lee is a rising Indigenous artist from the southern Gold Coast. A proud young Kungadidji 16-year-old, she loves to surf, skate and paint — passions often reflected throughout her work through ocean elements, blue tones and boho-inspired pastels.

In 2023, Taylor-Lee’s NAIDOC Week artwork was selected as one of six highly commended pieces by the Queensland Government. Shortly after, she was awarded the Young, Black & Proud Scholarship for her art.

Balancing school, surfing and creativity, Taylor-Lee continues to design and share new artworks through Ochre Sisters — named after both herself and her younger Indigenous sister.

Care Instructions 

Made from recycled cotton so hand wash or cold gentle machine wash only. Do not Tumble Dry. Woven rugs have threads that can pull. Be careful with jewellery etc when folding your rug, so the threads don't catch or pull.

However you use your throw we hope you love it as much as we love designing them.