RECYCLED Outdoor Rug | ABORIGINAL Circle Time Design, 3m Square Burgundy & White
Take a look at Circle Time Aboriginal Mats made from recycled plastic.
The overarching theme of this mat by artist Michael Gilsenan is a learning circle, representing a holistic approach to teaching and acquiring knowledge valued in many Indigenous communities.
Inner and outer circles represent different levels of understanding as we teach and learn. The wavy pattern represents the journey of learning. The dots are symbolic of people, with large dots being mentors, teachers or elders whilst the smaller dots represent those who are being taught. There's also a star, representing the importance of knowledge and self-empowerment. The solid surrounding circle links all these pieces of the journey together. Michael suggests that the image, taken as a whole, demonstrates a way of understanding the world and a focus for educators to guide their practice. Could you find a better mat for group activities with children in childcare?
The distinctive cultural imagery ensure this mat will be a talking point in any library, university dorm, cultural centre, museum, and art gallery.
Circle Time is made from 95% recycled plastics - it's light, easy to carry, easy to fold and easy to store. Circle time mats are soft, and provide cushioning on all surfaces including concrete, grass, bark, sand and more.
Buy Circle Time mats in burgundy and white for your Scout group gatherings, picnics with school friends, sunsets by the beach and craft workshops.
Name of design: Circle Time
Origin of design: Australian Indigenous
Artist: Michael Gilsenan
Origin of artist: Yidinji (Far North Queensland) and Stephen Island (Torres Strait)
Shape: Square
Size: 3 x 3m
Colour: Burgundy & White. *Also available in the following colour options: bronze and white, and yellow and orange
Fabric: Recycled plastic, comes in a recycled and reusable plastic carry bag
Note: These mats are reversible. Photos show both sides of the same mat. Mat colours may differ slightly from the images shown due to the different inks used in individual print runs.
This mat comes in a recycled plastic carry bag for your convenience.
Care Instructions: All our floor mats have been made to the best attainable standards from UV treated recycled polypropylene. Follow our guide to mat maintenance for cleaning and storage instructions. Our floor mats and playmats are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, but extensive exposure to sun or rain will lead to fading and deterioration over time.
Suitable uses:
- Workshop mats - breakout rooms
- Outdoor education - geography lessons, PE lessons
- Gift for keynote speakers
- Aboriginal cultural workshops
- Environmental education centres
- Treetop adventure parks
- Class outings
- Scout camps and cub camps
- NAIDOC celebrations
- Not designed for permanent, long term sun exposure as this may cause premature deterioration