Suki McMaster: Tea Towel Koala

Koalas are always seen to be cuddly and sleepy but artist Suki McMaster wanted to break this stereotype and so this design was born! Using her Asian-Australian infused style, she decided to draw them dancing and having fun because to her that is what life is all about!

Suki McMaster is a Hong Kong born Melbourne based Australian designer who creates bright and colourful homewares and giftware for happy homes. She describes her designs as cheerful, positive and bright, that transform homes into exquisite living spaces.

Suki's venture started off by selling fabrics. She would design her own patterns and have them digitally printed in the USA, later selling them online and at craft markets in Sydney and Melbourne. A lot of fellow stallholders bought her fabrics and when Suki saw the awe-inspiring products they were creating she got the idea of making her own products.

Suki McMaster's drawings are inspired by nature, in particular Australian nature, her love for travel and the love for her husband. Her recent artworks are more inspired by stories from around the world like the refugee crisis, climate change, and women rights. Everything Suki designs has a story to it. Her approach is to give every drawing and design a personal inspiration; to speak and reach out to the others in a more personal way. There are so many things that can upset us in lives so Suki hopes her products can put a smile on people’s faces.

Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
Material: 100% Linen