A special collaboration between BLUNT and esteemed First Nations artist Kenita-Lee McCartney of Kenita-Lee - Matakupaat Arts, this umbrella features the extraordinary 'Matriarchy' design meticulously crafted by Kenita-Lee. Hailing from the ancestral heritage of the Wemba Wemba, Wiradjuri, Wotjiboluk, Nari Nari and Boon Wurrung people, Kenita-Lee proudly resides on the unceded territories of the Wemba Wemba nation. With a lifelong dedication to artistic expression and narrative exploration, she weaves intricate tales through her captivating artworks. This piece depicts the strong feminine matriarchs. The white dots form together to symbolise the strength and guidance of the women that came before. The strong leaders, the changemakers wholed the way before, guide us today and leave their names in history. A story of resilience and strength, the arched shaped symbols represent those who came before me and those who continue to guide my journey. The feminine women’s energy comes through the female lineage of our bloodlines. Matakupaat Arts operates on the Murray River in regional Victoria, situated on the lands of the Wemba Wemba people.