This shawl is centered around a Blue Cockatoo, with broad dark wings extending outward and striking red-orange tail feathers standing out against a clear, pale blue background. The contrast gives the piece a strong natural presence while still keeping it light, elegant, and expressive.
Cockatoos are highly vocal and social birds. They use calls to stay connected with others, while the position of their crest can also communicate different states such as alertness, excitement, or relaxation. Their social behavior and constant interaction make communication and connection an important part of their natural life.
That makes this piece especially suited to themes of voice, connection, and presence. The open wings can be seen as a reminder that expressing yourself does not always mean being loud — it can simply mean allowing your own voice to be heard and staying genuinely connected with the world around you.
Black cockatoos also hold important meanings within some Aboriginal Australian traditions, although these meanings vary between communities. In some traditions, black cockatoos are associated with messages, listening, land, rain, and ancestral stories. This adds a quieter dimension to the design: to listen, to receive, and to remain connected with nature and your own voice.
When fully opened, the bird’s wings stretch naturally across the body, placing the wearer at the center of the composition. Delicate branches and red berries soften the strength of the dark feathers, creating a balance between boldness and grace.
More than a shawl, this is a piece of wearable art about expression, connection, listening, and our relationship with the natural world.
Let your voice be heard — and remember to listen to what the world is saying back.
MEASUREMENT:
When laid flat finished scarf measures Approximately: 200 cm length by 100 cm in width (79" x 39" inches)
COLOR/PRINT:
Beautiful Fresh shades of color - You can see every stroke and watercolor hues...
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We make every effort to display the colors of each garment as accurately as possible. However, each monitor reproduces colors differently, therefore the color that you see may be slightly different from the actual color.
