Description
Scarf Design: Land of Utopia by Anna Pitjara
Dreamtime:
Utopia region of Australia is the home to many Aboriginals covering over 3500 sq.km with the Sandover River in the vicinity. A few of them now live in the metro area of Alice Springs and others in the camping sites out in the bush. They prefer living close to the bush, taking care of their land (country). The two main languages spoken in this area are Alyawarr and Anmatyerre.
The name Utopia (Uturupa), means ‘Big Sand Hill’, a region in the northwest of Central Australia. It is an amalgamation of several large and small communities. There are only a few schools, grocery supply stores, hospitals etc. in the remote areas of Utopia. Alice Springs, the nearest town is the best place for one-stop shopping. Highways, including unsigned roads, mud roads to local communities are a rich source of red-dirt as seen in the central deserts of Australia. Often this bigger picture is referred to Sandhills by the Aboriginal artists.
Anna Pitjara comes from Utopia region of Central Australia. She belongs to the Petyarre / Pitjara family and speaks Anmatyerre language. Her dreaming’s mainly involve Body Painting, Bush Yam, Yam Seeds, Sandhill etc.
Heather Brown –
OMG, love the designs and when I received my package it was like a birthday gift
Wrapped in beautiful aboriginal designed paper with a bow, the colours and designs are true to the pictures, thank you Warrina Designs
HM –
Hi,I ordered today and found people from warrina absolutely wonderfully helpful and so very friendly, thankyou uma and staff
Hugh Mayne –
Numerous businesses market Aboriginal designed creations. Warrina Designs is distinguished by its exceptionally well curated selections and outstanding customer service. Products they offer under each category–art, fabric, carpets, scarves, ties, table runners, hats–feature the best of the best, which makes shopping easy at affordable price points. I needed gifts for an engaged couple in time for their wedding, and found the perfect set. I also expressed my sincere hopes and best wishes for the bride and groom. The thoughtful people at Warrina Designs transformed my comments into a beautiful card. They then upgraded the shipping I chose from standard delivery to express to insure that the present arrived on time–free of charge! The unexpected attention their staff paid to details such as these, place them in the top tier of businesses, since they think of ways to enhance the quality of the customer’s experience. Beautiful selections, thoughtful staff, exceptional service: a rare combination in today’s business world. Thank you!
Natalie Cooper –
I have purchased a 10×10 inch fabric pack (40 pieces), two 5×5 inch packs (209 pieces in total) and three fabric packs. The designs are beautiful – bright and striking. The fabric itself is of fantastic quality, and feels amazing. I will definitely be coming back if I am working on any other designs requiring aboriginal prints.
Vrinda F –
Arrived on time, arrived looking beautiful. Really beautiful art and customer service. Well done. Happy to shop again. Really good experience from start to finish. Thankyou.
Alicia Justus –
Very fast shipping! No fault of the shop but I expected a printed pattern, not one that I have to draw out myself. I guess I’m a lazy person and just wanted to start cutting and sewing as soon as it came. This project will sit for awhile.
Judy Pugh –
Great fabric. Fast shipping exactly as described. Didn’t work for this project but will for next one. Five stars for quality and for the store and quality of fabric
Suzanne –
Beautiful panel. The colors are bright and clear. The material was a high quality. I would definitely order from this company again.
Elizabeth Wallis –
The material was better than expected. The colors are very bright and the details are amazing! It even arrived earlier than predicted. Definitely a great purchase!
Alicia Justus –
Fabric was of very good quality – print was excellent – I was a little surprised at the smaller size of the panel – a bit hard to reconcile actual numbers to reality – but all in all happy with the panel.
Barbara Beck –
I got the item in a timely matter which I absolutely love but the colors weren’t as vibrant as they were in the picture. All in all, I do love the panel so thank you.
Mary Koenig –
This such a good shop I am disappointed. They really do have beautiful materials. I highly recommend this shop
Wendy E Hough –
Benartex material is high quality fabric and this is no exception. This design is more beautiful that any computer screen can convey. It is hard to find and I am glad I was able to locate this!