Yarn Marketplace

Yarn is a non-Indigenous owned business with 35 culturally diverse Indigenous and Non-Indigenous team members, based in Brisbane (Meanjin). Driven by one mission: creating an inclusive marketplace for and in collaboration with the Indigenous community, to provide a platform for Indigenous owned businesses, ally-friendly businesses and Indigenous artists to share their culture and unique stories with our customers.

One of a kind designs, designs that speak of country, culture, and the Dreaming.

"Boobie Sistas" Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

The name ‘Boobie Sista’ captures the sisterhood of female friendships and support networks. The piece was inspired by Zowie’s best friend, Kelly, who was diagnosed 4 years ago (Zowie and Kelly pictured above). Through the symbols and colours, this artwork tells the story of how a community rallies to provide support when one of their sisters is going through a difficult time.

This campaign included a longer form interview piece with Kelly and Zowie as well as short form content for social media and a photo series of the collection and Kelly and Zowie's story by Melanie Hinds.

The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation Campaign

Within Australia, 81,100 people identify as the speaker of an Indigenous language and 276,300 people identify language as part of heritage. But these figures do not represent the role language plays in the life and culture of those who speak it, as this is far beyond measurement by numbers. They also do not capture the global benefits of maintaining a diverse and rich landscape of cultures.

Featuring words and art by Yarn collaborating artists:
Dikarr “Magic” from Luke Mallie @lukemalliedesigns- Kuku Yalanji Language
Manaka-nyoong “Hope” from Merindah-Gunya @merindahgunya - Peek Whurrong Language
Budabai “Strong” from Sheri Skele @bigi_nagala - Bidjara Language

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