www.birdtextile.com These guys do all their own printing and use solar power for their making.
www.embella.com.au I was
so excited when I came across this exquisite jewellery stall at the
Mindil beach markets in Darwin. Handmade silver and turquoise heaven+
www.eternalcreation.com
Very beautiful childrens clothes! These clothes are made to order in a
workshop in Dharamsala, India set up to provide employment for Tibetan
and Indian refugees. Classic designs by Frances Carrington.
www.goneruralswazi.com This incredible project employs hundreds of women from
rural Swaziland, and ploughs the profits back into the communities.It
is a remarkable organization combining sustainable community
development with top design by UK designer Phillipa Reisse, to create baskets, mats and other grass
products.
www.ikhaya.com.au Fantastic
modern African homewares & acessories designed and made by a
collection of exceptionally talented designers are sold through Ikhaya.
I'm saving up to buy a coat rack!
www.ikuntji.com.au It was
a privelage for Anthony and myself to work at the Haasts Bluff art
centre for a few years, and to witness beautiful paintings in
progress and the strength of stories about country and Tjurkkupa on
canvas by the wonderful women painters.
www.karasmith.com Kara is
a 3rd generation vintage fabric hoarder, who designs and makes vibrant
art deco style cloth bags made from her amazing vintage fabrics.
www.kenyonetani.com Beautiful patterened ceramic & sugar sculptures of deep sea coral.
www.lefthandmake.com Great childrens furniture and the most original & beautiful swings.
www.lilbean.com.au Handprinted T-shirts for kiddies and babies, printed on organic cottons.
www.nancybird.com I have
loved my nancy bird bag for 5 years, my best ever investment! Best
quality handprinted fabrics and Italian leathers, designed in Melbourne.
www.sankofa.com.au This
exciting shop in Fitzroy, Victoria has a rich and vibrant range of hand
made textiles, toys, jewellery and clothing from several artists living
in African countries. They also have a great website and interesting monthly newsletter. I recommend a visit!
www.tinkerbyprintink.com Tinker
by Printink handprints their own gorgeous kids clothes and homewares,
and prints meterage for designers through out Australia. Based in
Melbourne.
Sami bop Search out Sami Bop at www.etsy.comfor kiddies clothing handmade from vintage fabrics.
www.tjanpiaboriginalbaskets.com Handmade baskets by women from the central desert Pitjanjattjara, Pintubi, Yankunytatjara, and Luritja communities.
