Australian Indigenous Classroom Mat - Ngulawaa

Australian Indigenous Classroom Rug -

Available in 2m x 3m and round version 200cm diameter.

Hard wearing yet soft and comfortable this large rug is perfect for students to sit on and enjoy circle or story time in the classroom. This beautiful classroom rug is part of a collaboration with Bloom Classroom and Indigenous Artist Kirsten Gray.

Not only are these classroom rugs Commercial quality to withstand the rigours of an education environment but we also include a 3-year warranty.  This stunning design practical and vibrant with a wonderful combination of colour and Indigenous design. A bright and fun design which will camouflage any marks or dirt. 

Designed for the Australian Classroom

• The non trip edges, non-slip backing, and weight of this mat make it the perfect classroom solution.  The weight of our mats means they don't move around on the floor.  The short tight weave is Velcro proof and repels dirt.
•  All our mats are the highest quality available on the market and will last for years and years, wash after wash.
• Other Indigenous Mats in our range click here.

Easy to Clean and practical

• All our mats can be very effectively cleaned again and again and will continue to look like new.
• Please go to our Care Instructions page which has a step-by-step guide on how to clean and a Video showing how effectively marks can be removed from Bloom Mats.
• All our classroom mats are waterproof so flooring underneath will not get wet and depending on how much water is used - the mat will dry overnight ready to use next morning.

To learn more about cleaning our mats feel free to contact us directly or go to our Care Instructions page here.

To learn more about our mats go to our FAQ page here.

Warranty

• We stand behind the commercial quality of our mats and know they are fit for purpose.  We offer a 3-year warranty against normal wear and tear in the classroom.  

Sustainable Recycled

• The top of all our mats are made from 100% recycled materials. 
• As part of a global initiative Bloom Classroom has contributed to the removal of 640 000 tonnes of these discarded ghost fishing nets – saving thousands of marine animals. 
• The base of our mats are made of 20% recycled car tyres and 14% recycled post-consumer plastic bottles.
• We are excited to present beautiful commercial grade classroom mats that are sustainable and fit for purpose in Australian classrooms and schools. 

To learn more about our sustainability click here.

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect our first nations people and their incredible contribution to the arts. A strong Indigenous representation both in language and art has been very important to us at Bloom Classroom. We feel that the beauty and depth of history that can be communicated with Indigenous art is a gift we are lucky to have shared with us. We want to present beautiful art with meaning that can promote positive conversations and initiate further education and understanding and create completely inclusive environments.

We encourage schools to consider incorporating language, art, and acknowledgment to the school’s traditional landowners in our school welcome and logo mat designs and now we are thrilled to have a collection of art from two local Indigenous artists. We look forward to this collaboration and collection continuing to grow over time as we add new designs.

To see other designs go to our Gallery page here.

About the Artist

We would like to show our respect and acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, of elders past and present and we respectfully tell their stories as painted by Kirsten Gray.  It has been our pleasure to collaborate with Kirsten on this collection and we are excited to share her talent through our classroom rugs.

Learn more about the artist here

Exclusive Indigenous range by Bloom Classroom

This beautiful classroom rug is part of a collaboration with Bloom Classroom and Kirsten Gray. Kirsten is a proud Muruwari & Yuwaalaraay woman with family connections through her mother's line to Angledool and Brewarrina in northwestern NSW. 

This piece is called is called 'ngulawaa' or good season. It references the beauty in the land and sky and that everything is in abundance when you look after and care for country. The centre shows mob living off the land and thriving amidst the running water of the gaawaa (river) and the gurayn (flowers) and seeds (dhunbarr) that nourish them. 

💖 Supporting Indigenous Artists

We believe in giving back to the communities that inspire us. With every rug sold, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the artist, helping them sustain their creative journey and continue sharing their heritage through their art.

Creating Education Spaces For All To Flourish!