The makers we showcase and our compass

Chosen for craft, for fibre, for the hands behind the work.


Where it begins

♡ Of this place

The studio sits above the water on Minjerribah, the world's second-largest sand island.
We could not exist anywhere else.

We honour the Quandamooka people, Traditional Custodians of the sand we walk upon,
and the deep, enduring connection they held and continue to hold with this Country for millennia.

We carry the legacy of our mother, who ran the island drapery and hand-stitched our childhood outfits
— she taught us a garment is a vessel for care.


The hands behind the work

Our Compass

Six values that steer every choice

  • Australian made

    Being made on the shores of our home is a rarity, yet a cause for celebration when it is done. As a result of consumerism culture and underpaid labour, making garments elsewhere is common.
    We acknowledge what a rare and grateful act Australian made truly is.

  • Artisanal

    We believe in the soul of the handmade.
    Our intention is to celebrate the makers who refuse to rush. We prioritise artisanal depth and traditional techniques over mass production. From the intricate weave to the deliberate cut, we seek out pieces that tell a story. This is about the preservation of craft as a living, breathing art form.

  • Women in leadership

    We advocate for women in leadership. Historically, women have experienced a lack of opportunity, and it is something we are glad to see changing. The growing visibility of women in leadership is a value we hold close.

  • Fair trade

    Every hand matters. Working conditions across every step of the process matter to us. We prioritise heart-led creators and cooperatives who ensure that artisans, often women in Asia and Africa, are paid fairly and treated with the dignity they deserve. Our intention is that when you wear a piece from our studio, you become part of a circle of respect that reaches far beyond our shores.

  • Natural fibres

    Fabrics that come from the environment are an important pillar of our belief in sustainable fashion. And it matters that those fibres come from farming practices that honour the wellbeing of the land.

  • Circular

    A second life for fabrics, woven into new garments. A second life for garments, finding new homes. We honour preloved clothing and dress hire.