Minyerri

After Alawa woman Samara Billy attended a Magpie Goose fashion show in Katherine NT, she said - "I want to see Minyerri community designs out there in the world, and up there on the catwalk! I want opportunities for our artists." And so the Minyerri collection was born! A textile design workshop in April 2018 engaging six emerging Minyerri artists; an expedited production process; a return to Minyerri, Alawa country in June 2019 for a community photoshoot; and a Darwin launch and popup a few weeks later!

This collection teaches us about eating the stem of the lily pad just like celery (Yalbun + Jo jo); poisoning the water with a native tree to catch the most delicious fish around (Garrjala); the Goanna totem (Darbalun'); grinding the seeds of the lily pad to make flour, then patties (Yalbun); the traditional bush tools that Aboriginal people on Alawa country used to use to hunt, make babies strong, and carry bush food (Bush Tools); and the delicious crayfish that you can catch in the salty and fresh water rivers around Minyerri! (Dakawa’).

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Visiting Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and the Ewyenper Atwatye artists

Visiting Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and the Ewyenper Atwatye artists

Magpie Goose team returned to Mparntwe to visit the Ewyenper Atwatye artists, coordinate a fun little photoshoot, host a pop-up shop, and soak in all the beautiful artwork while connecting with so ...

SustainableMagpie Goose takes Gold at the Clean + Conscious Awards 2024

Magpie Goose takes Gold at the Clean + Conscious Awards 2024

Magpie Goose has received the Gold award for Best Sustainable Womenswear at the Clean + Conscious Awards 2024!

Empowering Communities and Protecting Country: Our Special Collaboration with Firesticks Alliance

Empowering Communities and Protecting Country: Our Special Collaboration with Firesticks Alliance

Our collaboration with Firesticks Alliance is a really special opportunity to learn. We interview Rachel Steffensen, People and Partnerships Manager at Firesticks Alliance.