Honey Ants Mat 2.7m
Honey Ants is a unique, contemporary Aboriginal design recycled mat in earthy black, brown and white. This charming design was created by Dean Jakamara Briscoe, a respected Australian Indigenous artist from the Anmatyerre, Central Desert region. Dean is a professional artist and designer, as well as the owner of Anmatyerre Arts and Crafts. In Honey Ants, he celebrates the tradition of digging for food, including the wild bush honey produced by these curious Australian insects.
The Honey Ants design can be used in classrooms to encourage discussion around culture, food, family life and Indigenous art. The symbols show people using digging sticks to search for honey ants after rain, digging deep below the surface to find them in underground chambers. The process is hard work, but the sweet reward makes it worthwhile.
This design is a popular choice for outdoor circle time in classrooms and day care settings, and also works beautifully indoors for storytelling, arts and crafts. Pair it with other learning resources to support topics like culture, nature, family life and art, while aligning with educational outcomes.
Made from recycled plastic and designed for everyday ease, it’s lightweight and simple to clean. Just sweep or hose down, and it dries quickly before folding neatly into the included recycled carry bag.
Features:
- Made from recycled plastic – sustainable and durable
- Reversible design
- Waterproof & UV-resistant for outdoor use
- Suitable for tents, annexes, caravans & outdoor areas
- Breathable weave allows airflow and protects grass
- Keeps out stones, grass and insects
- Easy to clean – sweep or hose off
- Lightweight, folds compact for storage
- Includes clear carry bag with handles
Eyelets are not included on this mat - Matting Clips can be purchased separately, which gives you the option to secure down your mat.