Born from a meaningful collaboration between Connecting the Dots through Culture and Tara Treasures.

Waru, the Sea Turtle, is a powerful symbol in Torres Strait Islander culture—representing wisdom, resilience, and connection to sea Country. Through this special collaboration between Connecting the Dots through Culture and Tara Treasures, Waru comes to life as a handcrafted hand puppet designed to inspire storytelling, yarning, and meaningful conversations about culture and care for the ocean.

Lovingly handmade from natural wool felt by women artisans in Nepal under fair trade conditions, this puppet is ideal for early learning environments, yarning circles, and cultural workshops.

Why you’ll love Waru:
   •   Honours Torres Strait Islander stories and the wisdom of sea Country
   •   A Connecting the Dots through Culture & Tara Treasures cultural collaboration
   •   Ethically made from natural wool felt
   •   Soft, 3D design that fits adult hands—perfect for group learning and play
   •   Supports inclusive storytelling and cultural education

Waru Hand Puppet:
Waru (Turtle)– (head to tail) 240mm(L) x 330mm(W) x 70mm(H)
Weight- 120gm