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Inspired by First Nations cultural stories and hand crafted-pottery

For generations Indigenous Australians have shared their culture through their stories and artwork. Aunty Sam Walker-Wilson a respected elder living on Gurnai Country is a proud Yorta Yorta woman who has been telling her stories through her hand crafted and painted pottery journey for over two decades. Clay has been used by traditional custodians of Australia for its ceremonial use in painting, on bark, wood and rock faces, and body painting.
Follow us on a cultural journey as Aunty Sam shares the stories of her ancestors here before.

Here Before is a collaboration with Dreamtime Flooring and Godfrey Hirst, representing stories told through artist Aunty Sam from BNYM Indigenous designs, the rich textures and detailing in Aunty Sams creations can be felt in this carpet range connecting us to country while creating culturally safe places.

Stories Of Time

Stories Of Time explores the transitional line work in caves and oceans crashing against the rocks, telling its own story and natures history. Stories Of Time includes two carpet tile products, made using our Designer Jet® technology in Geelong, Victoria.

Above Water

Above Water represents First Nations connection to Country and the special connection to the animals and the ocean, providing a sense of fulfilment. Above Water includes two Designer Jet® 1.96m wide sheet products, made using our Designer Jet® technology in Geelong, Vicotria.

Under The Scars

Under The Scars explores the "scars" of the earth and its memories, sharing its wisdom with Indigenous Peoples, teaching them the cycling the seasons. Under The Scars includes two carpet tile products, made using our Pattern Perfect™️ specialised tufting technology.

Aunty Sam Walker-Wilson

“I am a founding member of BNYM and have been making and painting pots for over 25 years. My totem is a long necked turtle; that’s how I connect to country, and I often paint them on my pieces. When I’m not working on the BNYM range, I teach an introduction to small business class, ceramic design skills and pottery classes. When I get the time, I love hand-building big sculptural pieces in contemporary and indigenous designs.  They are my labours of love and can take 100s of hours to make. It’s hard to let them go but I do sell those pieces.”

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Supporting Generational Change

For every square metre sold of the Here Before collection, Dreamtime Flooring and Godfrey Hirst will donate $1 each to a charitable Indigenous organisation annually during NAIDOC week. Together, assessing where the need lies most within our communities. Together, Dreamtime Flooring and GH Commercial have already made contributions to local First Nations communities, through donating to On-Country Pathways, and Indigenous owned and operated not for profit organisation. On-Country Pathways are committed to closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous employment rates, traineeships, job placement support, cadetships and a driver-mentor program for First Nations people aged 15-24. Our dream is to make lasting generational change for our Indigenous families and communities.
On-Country Pathways

Setting the industry standard through a unique partnership

GH Commercial and Dreamtime Flooring have come together to create a partnership that is a first of its kind and distinctive within the Oceanic region. Together, brining First Nations artists work to life in a distinctive alliance unlike any other. This partnership model flips the traditional method where ultimately sales are kept with Dreamtime Flooring, which ensure that growth is kept with an 100% Indigenous owned business, creating a unique model that is unlike any other within the industry.

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