Aboriginal Art Chiffon Shawl Celebration through Generations

Our NAIDOC Week collection features our talented collaborating artists' reflection on and response to this year's theme ‘50 Years of Deadly’..

Mandy Draper’s vibrant, detail-led piece is “a tribute to our Old People who built this movement and paved the way for where we stand today.” Gathering circles and footprints are layered throughout, reflecting celebration, storytelling, and pride, while honouring knowledge passed down across generations and future leaders emerging today.

Say hello to the Shawl that instantly elevates your style. Designed to move with you from casual dressing to evening events, it adds timeless elegance to any outfit. Crafted from airy chiffon that feels soft against the skin, its generous size drapes beautifully for a flattering, all-season fit. 

Adorned with authentic First Nations artwork, it brings story and vibrancy to everyday style. Discover the meaning behind this piece through the artwork story below, or see the QR code on your swing tag.

Reasons to Love
Product: Chiffon Shawl
Fabric: 100% Polyester - Light Chiffon
Size: OSFM 112cm x 80cm
Washing: Cold hand wash or gentle machine wash in delicates bag. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron.
Features: Discreet armholes. Layering piece. Mid-arm coverage. Side slit for added movement. Ultra-light for all-seasons. Full-body length.
Artwork: Celebration Through Generations
Artist: Mandy Draper

Story: 

Celebration Through Generations

NAIDOC Week

This artwork is a tribute to our Old People who built this movement and paved the way for where we stand today. Their strength, resilience, and leadership over generations have made it possible for us to gather, celebrate, and stand proud as First Nations people, 50 years on. The central gathering circle represents celebration, a living practice that remains strong within us. It reflects NAIDOC as a celebration of coming together, storytelling, pride, and cultural connection that has been carried through generations and continues to live on in our communities. The top gathering circle represents our old People, honouring the work that has been done and the knowledge they have passed down, the guidance, sacrifice, and vision continue to shape our paths and keep our culture strong. The bottom gathering circle represents our young people, our future leaders, and the next generation growing up strong in culture and identity. The footprints throughout the artwork symbolise our journey over the past 50 years of NAIDOC, a journey marked by resilience, celebration, and strength. It reminds us that we honour what came before by continuing the work carrying forward the responsibility to protect culture, community, and country. This artwork reflects the past, present, and future walking together, celebrating how far we have come and the generations still to come.

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