Bovine Monroe
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Water buffalo
Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) were imported into the Northern Territory in the 19th century. They were used for fresh meat as well as working animals. When the early remote settlements were abandoned in the mid 1900s the animals were released and became feral. Their numbers have increased and they are now considered a pest. They are enormous beasts reaching as much as 1200kg and they thrive in the wettest years.
This playful design is a hat-tip to the late great Andy Warhol, in particular his colourful repeated screen prints of Marilyn Monroe. The idea came to me while staring down a huge buffalo blocking the road to my house one night. I was grateful to be in a large solid 4WD while I contemplated putting lipstick on the imposing beast.
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glasses slip cases
Our glasses cases have a sturdy canvas outer printed with our own designs. They are lined inside and feature a padded layer to provide protection for your glasses cases while taking up much less room in your bag than a hard carry case.
They fit most glasses, being 10cm across and around 20cm tall.
They're durable and washable and customers report the fun bright prints make them easy to find in your bag.
Handmade with love
Every fabric used in our glasses cases is designed by Boo at Susurrus Studio in Darwin River, located an hour south of Darwin in the hot tropics of Australia. Boo draws much of her inspiration from her bush environment, especially the birds and flora of the Top End and across Australia.
The fabrics are printed with care in Sydney. When they arrive, Boo steps away from the design table and leans into the sewing machine to hand craft each item.