Sonja Carmichael
Sonja Carmichael is a Ngugi woman of Quandamooka, Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and Mulgumpin (Moreton Island). She is a renowned fibre artist who lives on Minjerribah and grew up on Quandamooka Country. Her work draws on the many stories connected to Quandamooka weaving, with a particular focus on continuing weaving practices established by past generations. She works with both traditional fibres and reclaimed materials on Country. Guided by Ancestors hands, Elders’ memories, and deep respect for Country, Sonja’s work honours her matriarchal lineage and shares powerful stories of cultural regeneration, resistance, and resilience.
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A new chapter for Magpie Goose. We’re slowing things down, closing our bricks-and-mortar store and moving online as we find a leaner, more sustainable way of working — one that makes space for fami...
Closing a Chapter with Gratitude
After three incredible years in our beautiful King Street home, we've made the difficult decision to close the doors to our Magpie Goose flagship store.
We Made a Mistake - but was it a Happy Accident?
Sometimes mistakes turn into something beautiful. When producing Woven in History by Kyra Mancktelow, we accidentally ordered our old quantity of fabric — around 500 metres. The result? More garmen...
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