Kangaroos are quintessentially Australian, and a mob bounding through the bush is a splendid sight. Kangaroos and their relatives are often classified as having 5 limbs – the four feet and the tail, as the tail is so important when moving and standing upright. This bag probably shows a joey kangaroo, or maybe a walleroo, as the face is rounder than most kangaroos.
Description: This bag is unique. It is a small cross-body bag showing a Kangaroo looking to the left. It is suitable for carrying a tablet, phone, wallet and keys. The bag is quilted front and back, and fully lined, for strength and texture. The back fabric features a art by Nambooka called ‘Mirram Mirram’, or ‘Kangaroo Ground’. The lining is mottled orange, the same fabric as the ears. The strap is long enough for a cross-body bag for an adult, but can be tied to shorten the strap for a child, or an adult wanting a shoulder bag.
Technique: The kangaroo was stitched using a technique called Foundation Paper Piecing. It is a patchwork technique that lends itself to sharp corners, but can be very fiddly so the eye was painted on with fabric paint. Both the front and back were quilted, and the quilting is visible on the lining. The bag was constructed from cotton fabrics, with cotton padding and thread. The strap is also cotton, and padded.
Bag Details: The bag is 24 x 25 cm, and the strap is 109 x 3.5 cm. The bag can be washed in cold water, and dried in the shade. It can be ironed – it will not damage the paint. If I've missed any threads, just snip them off flat with the surface.
