Helen Kaminski is proud to unveil its limited-edition capsule collection, Djäma Rrambaŋi’ (Working Together), created in collaboration with the artists and community of Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts. This unique collection blends two worlds—Helen Kaminski’s handcrafted Madagascan raffia braid with the Australian native Pandanus leaf and bush string. These materials, harvested and hand-dyed using natural bush dyes, are woven by Yolŋu artists from Gapuwiyak and surrounding homelands.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind, celebrating craftsmanship and natural fibres, honouring the shared love and commitment to sustainable, handmade products.

Fashioning the Best Way Forward

This collaboration marks the inaugural case study for the Best Practice for Indigenous Fashion project, which aims to protect Indigenous culture and foster collaboration between First Nations artists and the fashion industry. By addressing challenges and setting new benchmarks, this project empowers artists with the skills to thrive and pass on their knowledge to the next generation.

Gapuwiyak Culture & Arts

Located in East Arnhem Land, Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts Centre supports over 100 artists from the local Yolŋu community. The Centre helps artists gather materials, explore ideas, and develop their creative practices. With this partnership, Helen Kaminski contributes to their mission, helping artists grow their business and creative practice while preserving Indigenous knowledge for future generations.

We are thrilled to collaborate with Gapuwiyak, strengthening our commitment to craftsmanship and sustainable artisanal techniques, while supporting the next generation of creators.

Gapuwiyak, the Aboriginal word for ‘salty water’, is a small inland community remotely located on the northern shore of a small lake, Lake Evella, in East Arnhem Land. It’s here you’ll find Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts Centre. Owned by their Yolngu members, this beacon of creativity supports over 100 artists from the local community and surrounding homelands. Helping them to collect and prepare their materials, explore ideas, and develop knowledge and skills. They also assist in the production, marketing, exhibiting, and selling of the work.

A new link in our commitment to craftspersonship and artisanal techniques, we’re thrilled to be collaborating with Gapuwiyak Culture and Art Centre. Working together, we aim to equip each artist with the skills needed to grow their creative practice and business in the fashion industry today; and pass down to the next generation for tomorrow