Bunnings $17 Indigenous art pots go viral on Facebook

The “gorgeous” new items already have a cult following on social media, where plant lovers say they “can’t wait” to snap them up.

Adding decor, such as artwork and a few plants, is one the easiest ways to upgrade your home space – which is why it’s no surprise this $17 Bunnings item has taken off.

The hardware and garden store is selling a range of pots featuring art from Warlukurlangu Artists – one of the oldest 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned art co-operations in Australia.

The beautiful designs – featuring traditional Warlpiri designs and stories – are being snapped up by plant and art lovers across the country.

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Model Fallon Gregory posted a video of her picking out four of the pots this week. Picture: Instagram/Fallon Gregory

Others posted the pots on Facebook. Picture: Facebook/Crazy Indoor Plant People Australia

“Can’t wait ’til these are released at my local Bunnings,” one green thumb shopper wrote in the Crazy Indoor Plant People Australia Facebook group.

Others said they planned to buy “one of each” of the “gorgeous” pots, saying photos of the designs online didn’t “do them justice”.

“I got two a few weeks back, love them and they’re cement too so nice and hardy,” one person wrote.

“My partner went to buy me some for my birthday today and they were sold out!” one shopper lamented.

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The range of pots have attracted a cult following online from plant lovers. Picture: Facebook/Khatisha Larucci

“I think I need some new pots, not sure what for but that doesn’t matter does it?” another joked.

The indoor pot range is available at Bunnings stores nationally and features 16 different designs by 13 artists.

Each pot costs $16.99, with sales directly benefiting the artist and the Warlukurlangu Artists of Yuendumu Art Community.

Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation manager Cecilia Alfonso said the group was “thrilled” and they “look forward to having a very long and happy collaboration”.

Sales of the pots will directly benefit the artists. Picture: Instagram/Fallon Gregory

“This is a great opportunity to make our art and culture accessible to a wider audience. We paint to share our stories and culture with the world,” she said in a statement.

“We very much appreciate that Bunnings is working ethically with an Aboriginal owned business, ensuring that the royalties go directly back to the artists and community.

“We love how the pots look and all the featured artists are bursting with pride to have had their images selected.”

Bunnings’ director of merchandise Jen Tucker said the store was also pleased to be working with Warlukurlangu Artists.

“We’re glad to play a small role in showcasing their work and sharing the stories behind the artwork which are featured on the labels of each pot,” she said.

“Our supplier has a longstanding relationship with the Warlukurlangu Artists of Yuendumu Art Community and has worked closely with them to bring this project to life.”