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A Yarn with the 2020 NIFA Winners

A Yarn with the 2020 NIFA Winners

Fashion Forward: Supporting First Nations Textiles and Fashion Design As we approach the announcement of the Nominees for the 2021 National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA), we’re checking in with some of last year’s winners.. Words by Camilla Wagstaff...
NIFA 2020 | Behind the Scenes

NIFA 2020 | Behind the Scenes

Image: The Bula’bula shoot, July 2020, photo by Hilary Crawford. NIFA 2020 | Behind the Scenes If you’ve watched the NIFA 2020 ceremony, then no doubt it’s brought on a smile and perhaps even a tear or two. If you haven’t spoiler alert! Save this read for later,...
Darwin Screening & Showcase

Darwin Screening & Showcase

by Nina Fitzgerald and Ellie Meyer Image: Winners, Community Collaboration Award, Julie Shaw of Maara collective & Mary Dhapalany Mangul, Margaret Djarbaalabal Malibirr and Evonne Muyuyngu of Bula’bula Arts. Meanwhile in Darwin… The inaugural National...
Textile Design Award 2020

Textile Design Award 2020

by Nina Fitzgerald and Ellie Meyer Image: North Tiwi Strong Womens Collection featuring textile design by Michelle Woody of Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association. Photo courtesy of North. NIFA | Textile Design Award In the lead up to the inaugural NIFA, we’ll be...
A Yarn with the 2020 NIFA Winners

NIFA 2020 Nominees

THE NOMINEES The inaugural year of the NIFA has seen 33 designer and artist nominations from the textiles and fashion design  community and we’re thrilled with the calibre of talent and innovation across each of the six award categories. 1. THE CULTURAL ADORNMENT AND...