Indigenous designers and textile artists recognised in fashion awards
THE best of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fashion and design was put on show tonight at the inaugural National Indigenous Fashion Awards
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THE best of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fashion and design was put on show last night at the inaugural National Indigenous Fashion Awards.
Several Territory designers and artists were among the mix of winners including Kieren Karritpul of Merrepen Arts Centre, and Mary Dhapalany Mangul, Margaret Djarbaalabal Malibirr and Evonne Muyuyngu of Bula’bula Arts at Ramingining for their collaboration with Maara Collective.
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The NIFA showcased collections and designs from Australia’s leading and emerging designers and artists.
The event saw 33 Indigenous fashion creatives nominated from across the country, and awarded winners across six unique categories.
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Judges said Karritpul was selected as the textile design winner due to his, “ability to tell stories through his textiles and bring about a truly emotional experience” and also for his “use of movement and truly breathtaking colours”.
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