WELCOME TO
ABORIGINAL BUSH TRADERS

Situated in the historical Lyons Cottage along the Esplanade, Aboriginal Bush Traders is one of Darwin’s most unique attractions. Our retail gallery exhibits a range of authentic Indigenous products, and is complimented by our Café, which focuses on using native Australian products and bush tucker in our menu.

Aboriginal Bush Traders is 100% not-for-profit.

EXHIBITION

GET IT ON! 2018

A celebratory event that brings together Australian Aboriginal fabric design and people who like to sew, with the aim to showcase Indigenous hand-printed fabric designs and bring attention to their fabulousness and versatility; showcase participants' skills as designers and sewers; promote the wearing of handmade clothing and slow fashion and to provide a platform for emerging designers.

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2635-18 Waterlily 'Bridal Gown' - Lisa Maree (size 12/16 W)
2635-18 Waterlily 'Bridal Gown' - Lisa Maree (size 12/16 W)
2635-18 Waterlily 'Bridal Gown' - Lisa Maree (size 12/16 W)
2635-18 Waterlily 'Bridal Gown' - Lisa Maree (size 12/16 W)

2635-18 Waterlily 'Bridal Gown' - Lisa Maree (size 12/16 W)

GIO2018_2635-18

$950.00

"Inspired by Territory weddings, a beautiful classic, strapless, bridal gown with a full circle skirt featuring the delicate silver print of dragon flies and water lillies on 100% white silk. Designed with a lace up back to suit all body shapes and sized to fit 12 to 16. If desired can be easily altered for the more petite figure. Design was created to provide elegance, coolness and simplicity to show off any female figure." (Lisa Maree)

BIO: Couture range ‘GARIFALO’ also known as small business ‘Little Lisas’.

Mandem (Waterlily)

Eva Nganjmirra

**WINNER of the GET IT ON! 2018 Chic 'Ooh la la' Award**

This item is a unique, one-of-a-kind garment created as part of the 'Get It On! 2018 - Spotlight on Hand-Printed Aboriginal Designed Fabric' Fashion & Textile Project, conceived and facilitated by Injalak Arts. All exhibition items are for sale. These exhibition items will be display at Aboriginal Bush Traders, Darwin from June 22 until August 19 2018. All sold exhibition items will be available for collection/post after the exhibition closes on August 19. 

2700-18 Fruit Bats 'Child's Jumpsuit' - Sarah Lacey (size 1)
2700-18 Fruit Bats 'Child's Jumpsuit' - Sarah Lacey (size 1)

2700-18 Fruit Bats 'Child's Jumpsuit' - Sarah Lacey (size 1)

GIO2018_2700-18

$75.00

Child's Jumpsuit - Cotton Drill

"Colourful. Comfortable. Playful." (Sarah Lacey)

Kuluban (Fruit Bats)

Selina Nadjowh

This item is a unique, one-of-a-kind garment created as part of the 'Get It On! 2018 - Spotlight on Hand-Printed Aboriginal Designed Fabric' Fashion & Textile Project, conceived and facilitated by Injalak Arts. All exhibition items are for sale. These exhibition items will be on display at Aboriginal Bush Traders, Darwin, from June 22 until August 19 2018. All sold exhibition items will be available for collection/post after the exhibition closes on August 19.

3340-18 Sugargliders 'Wrap Skirt' - Georga Catania (size 8 W)
3340-18 Sugargliders 'Wrap Skirt' - Georga Catania (size 8 W)
3340-18 Sugargliders 'Wrap Skirt' - Georga Catania (size 8 W)
3340-18 Sugargliders 'Wrap Skirt' - Georga Catania (size 8 W)
3340-18 Sugargliders 'Wrap Skirt' - Georga Catania (size 8 W)
3340-18 Sugargliders 'Wrap Skirt' - Georga Catania (size 8 W)

3340-18 Sugargliders 'Wrap Skirt' - Georga Catania (size 8 W)

GIO2018_3340-18

$150.00

Wrap skirt - Cotton

Lambalk Kangun Mannguy (Sugar Glider Eating Flowers)

This item is a unique, one-of-a-kind garment created as part of the 'Get It On! 2018 - Spotlight on Hand-Printed Aboriginal Designed Fabric' Fashion & Textile Project, conceived and facilitated by Injalak Arts. All exhibition items are for sale. These exhibition items will be on display at Aboriginal Bush Traders, Darwin from June 22 until August 19 2018. All sold exhibition items will be available for collection/post after the exhibition closes on August 19.

3272-18 Creation Mother 'Dress' - Sue Catt
3272-18 Creation Mother 'Dress' - Sue Catt
3272-18 Creation Mother 'Dress' - Sue Catt
3272-18 Creation Mother 'Dress' - Sue Catt
3272-18 Creation Mother 'Dress' - Sue Catt
3272-18 Creation Mother 'Dress' - Sue Catt

3272-18 Creation Mother 'Dress' - Sue Catt

GIO2018_3272-18

$350.00

Dress - Linen

Yingarna (Creation Mother)

Injalak Womens design: Lynne Nadjowh, Priscilla Badari and Katra Nganjmirra

This item is a unique, one-of-a-kind garment created as part of the 'Get It On! 2018 - Spotlight on Hand-Printed Aboriginal Designed Fabric' Fashion & Textile Project, conceived and facilitated by Injalak Arts. All exhibition items are for sale. These exhibition items will be on display at Aboriginal Bush Traders, Darwin, from June 22 until August 19 2018. All sold exhibition items will be available for collection/post after the exhibition closes on August 19.

3269-18 Oenpelli Python 'Jacket' - Sue Catt
3269-18 Oenpelli Python 'Jacket' - Sue Catt
3269-18 Oenpelli Python 'Jacket' - Sue Catt
3269-18 Oenpelli Python 'Jacket' - Sue Catt
3269-18 Oenpelli Python 'Jacket' - Sue Catt
3269-18 Oenpelli Python 'Jacket' - Sue Catt

3269-18 Oenpelli Python 'Jacket' - Sue Catt

GIO2018_3269-18

$350.00

Jacket - Linen

Nawaran (Oenpelli Python)

Selina Nadjowh

This item is a unique, one-of-a-kind garment created as part of the 'Get It On! 2018 - Spotlight on Hand-Printed Aboriginal Designed Fabric' Fashion & Textile Project, conceived and facilitated by Injalak Arts. All exhibition items are for sale. These exhibition items will be displayed at Aboriginal Bush Traders, Darwin from June 22 until August 19 2018. All sold exhibition items will be available for collection/post after the exhibition closes on August 19.

Coin Purse- Judy Watson Cotton Zip Bag - Fiona Puruntatameri Cotton Zip Bag - Jacinta Lorenzo Cotton Zip Bag - Judy Watson Cotton Zip Bag - Lulu Trancolino

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CAFÉ

For 40,000 years Aboriginal people have been harvesting bush tucker; today Aboriginal Bush Traders is serving it up with a modern twist! Native Australian products are the showpiece of our cakes, teas, dampers, jams, sandwiches and salads.

Visit us at historic Lyons Cottage in the heart of the CBD for Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee.

Trading Hours

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 3.00pm

JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!

A new and exciting casual retail opportunity has arisen for an individual with a genuine passion and interest in Indigenous art and culture. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional people skills and a great attitude who is motivated to take on new challenges.

Want to know more?

For further information and to ascertain a copy of the selection criteria, please contact Eloise.Baldwin@aboriginalbushtraders.com

Download the job description HERE (.doc) or HERE (PDF)

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ABT OPENING HOURS

GALLERY AND SHOP

Weekdays: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Weekends: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Closed public holidays

OUR STORY

Art, culture and bush harvest products are integral to our communities and have strong potential for creating jobs and developing our communities through Indigenous tourism. Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation established Aboriginal Bush Traders in 2008 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to engage in these economic activities in a sustainable way.