Aboriginal Arts and Crafts in Australia
For native Australian aborigines, arts and crafts mirror their way of life what they believe in, their cultural history and narrative background. For Non-aborigines on the other hand, these traditional arts and crafts are highly sought after artifacts and are perceived as valuable and respected cultural items.

Aboriginal Arts and Crafts in the Commercial Era
In Australia, aboriginal arts and crafts have become highly commercialized. Aboriginal arts add an ethnic feeling in the interior designs of many houses, condominiums, offices and hotels, both domestically and overseas. Furthermore, these arts and crafts are also an emerging option for executive gifts and giveaways.
Aside from the timeless traditional paintings, boomerangs and didgeridoos, aboriginal arts and crafts in Australia are now incorporated into many other products like the following:

• Pillow Cases
• Neckties
• T-shirts
• Mattresses
• Carpets

Tips

• Indicate details about the artist of the artwork, and provide a certificate of authenticity to the buyer upon purchase it would guarantee you two things; the authenticity of the artwork you purchased and the assurance that the aborigine who crafted the artwork is benefitting from your purchase.
• If possible choose an aboriginal artwork provider near you. So you can personally inspect the artwork of your choice before purchase.

Useful Links

http://archive.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/html/html_environment/cultural_art.htm - has links to many aboriginal arts websites and images