Waru and Dhangal Come to Life – A Cultural Connection Between Connecting the Dots through Culture and Tara Treasures!

Meet Waru (Sea Turtle) and Dhangal (Dugong)—two beloved sea creatures from the Torres Strait Islands, now brought to life as beautifully handcrafted finger puppets through a heartfelt cultural collaboration between Connecting the Dots through Culture and Tara Treasures.

These beautifully handcrafted finger puppets invite children, educators, and families to connect deeply with culture through storytelling, yarning, and play. Waru and Dhangal hold strong cultural meaning in Torres Strait Islander communities, creating gentle opportunities to share knowledge about sea Country, environmental care, and First Nations perspectives.

The Waru and Dhangal visit the Torres Strait Islands Bundle includes:

• 1 x A4 or A3 Waru and Dhangal visit the Torres Strait Islands Book
• 1 x Dhangal Finger Puppet (Dugong)
• 1 x Waru Finger Puppet (Sea Turtle)
  

What Makes These Puppets Special:

🧶 Cultural Collaboration
This partnership honours and shares Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being, and doing—encouraging learning through meaningful play.

🌏 Ethically Handcrafted
Lovingly made by skilled women artisans in Nepal using natural wool felt, these puppets support ethical trade and global connection.

🗣️ Storytelling with Purpose
These puppets support educators and caregivers to share cultural stories that inspire curiosity, respect, and understanding of identity and place.

🏫 Perfect for Group Learning & Yarning Circles
Designed to be used in early childhood settings, classrooms, and home learning, these hand puppets are ideal for engaging storytelling, puppet shows, and community connections.

🤲🏽 Big, Soft & Playful
With their large size and 3D design, they’re perfect for interactive play—fitting comfortably on adult hands for dynamic storytelling and role play.

Finger Puppet Details:
Waru (Sea Turtle): approx. 11 cm
Dhangal (Dugong): approx. 11 cm
Weight (set): 130 g