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.
Our Compass
Eight values that steer every choice
The hands behind the work
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Australian designed
We are an Australian studio, and that means something to us. Design is a craft in its own right — the silhouette, the print, the smallest considered detail. Pieces are imagined before they are ever made, by designers who shape each garment with intention. We celebrate that creative work, and we believe in being honest about the difference between where a piece is dreamed and where it is born.
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Artists credited
So much of what we wear began as a work of art. A painting. A sketch drawn by hand. We credit artists and honour the original work that lives on in every print and weave. To wear their art is to carry their story, and every artist deserves to be remembered.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Naturally derived
What a piece is made from — and made with — matters to us. For cloth, we seek natural fibres grown through farming that honours the wellbeing of the land. For our potions, balms, scents and botanicals, we choose plant-derived, naturally sourced ingredients over synthetic shortcuts. Whether woven or blended, we believe in what comes honestly from the earth, and is kind to the land it came from.
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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.
The Hands Behind The Work
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Meagan Boyd
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Little Tienda
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Gindi Girl
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Isabella Longginou
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Craft Boat
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Ruco Paints
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Holy Smoke
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