Toowoomba’s Red Sand Sisters opens in CBD with collection of First Nations art, jewellery

A new store in the Toowoomba CBD has brought together some amazing creations by First Nations artisans from across the Darling Downs.

Red Sand Sisters co-owners (from left) Lisa-May, Morya and Natasha Rossington during opening day celebrations in their Margaret St shop. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The Rossington family’s incredible First Nations creations are steeped in their connection to country and their people — and now they are sharing it with the rest of the city.

Red Sand Sisters has opened its first permanent store in the Toowoomba CBD, showcasing a huge assortment of jewellery, accessories, clothing and even native bush foods.

The project was spearheaded by sisters and proud Kamilaroi Kooma women Lisa-May and Natasha Rossington, while their mother Morya is the “face of the shop” and also makes a selection of petrified wood jewellery.

Red Sand Sisters customer Dr Dee Basaraba (left) shows her purchases to co-owner Natasha Rossington during opening day celebrations in the Margaret St shop. Picture: Kevin Farmer

“It’s been a journey to get there, we’ve been through the ups and downs, so it’s really exciting to be open,” Lisa-May said.

“With the Carnival of Flowers coming up and tourists flying into Wellcamp, we thought it would be a good opportunity for them to find us.”

The shop is located on Margaret Street, just up from the intersection with Ruthven Street.

For more information about the store, call 0423 980 808.