F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Products & Ethics
Yes. All artists receive royalties from your purchase of silk products featuring their work.
Our silk pieces are crafted in Hangzhou, China, where we work with two small factories we’ve carefully selected and built longstanding relationships with over the years. Both facilities are independently assessed annually to ensure they meet employment and ethical standards. The designs on our silk products are licensed directly from Indigenous art centres in Australia.
Our bilums are purchased directly from bilum cooperatives in Papua New Guinea. This is a different model from our silk products—rather than licensing designs, we buy the finished handmade bilums directly from the women who make them, ensuring fair payment goes straight to the makers.
Yes. We believe in and adhere to the values and principles of the Indigenous Art Code. For more details on the code, please visit the website.
Product Details
Our silk scarves are digitally printed on both sides, allowing the design to be vibrant and visible from either angle. Each scarf is finished with hand-rolled edges, a traditional technique that gives a premium finish and prevents fraying.
Bilums are all handmade and one of a kind—no two are exactly the same. As such, they have inherent variations in colour, pattern, and texture. They can also change over time—fibres can soften and natural dyes can mellow.
Care Instructions
Due to the delicate nature of silk, we recommend dry clean only and a warm iron if necessary.
Acrylic bilums can be hand washed in normal laundry detergent. We often soak overnight with some “oxy action” stain remover such as Nappy San.
Tightly woven acrylic bilums can handle a gentle setting in a washing machine, though if you want to be safe hand washing is best.
Natural fibre bilums are made of fibre from trees. As such, they are not able to get wet as they will deteriorate. They are exceptionally durable if treated correctly and will last for many years with heavy use.
Natural fibre bilums are often made using natural dyes that are derived from plants, mud and charcoal. These can fade over time, particularly if left in the sun. Leave your bilums out of direct sunlight when possible. These natural dyes are normally fixed with salt, which helps to keep the dye in place. While we haven’t seen this occur, it is possible that the dye may rub off on pale clothes.