KAFTA - Kimberley Aboriginal Fashion Textiles Art

31/08/2026

Inviting Kimberley Aboriginal Fashion designers and creatives to attend the KAFTA Fashion Business Forum 2026 !!
5-9th October
Notre Dame, Guy St, Broome

Join us for a week of engagement with the Aboriginal fashion industry within the Kimberley and with leading fashion and creative industry guests from around the country.

The Forum will bring designers and creatives together to build business skills, share knowledge, enhance creative practises, and strengthen connections across the region’s supply chain.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open!
DM us or email [email protected] for the EOI Form.
EOIs due 9th September.
Limited travel support available on application
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05/08/2026

A huge congratulations to this superstar Jake Powers for winning the NIFA Young achiever award! We are so proud of you! ❤️🔥

23/06/2026

Thankyou NIT Style Up for this gorgeous feature!
The stunning Maliyah Angus wearing the incredible collection created by Jaymee Lee Chaquabor! Photo by Kacey Umbagai Photography .
Kimberley women represent!!

Get your copies in the papers this week!! 🎉❤️

The June edition of Style Up is out now! 🗞️

Inside this issue, we head to Broome for the KAFTA - Kimberley Aboriginal Fashion Textiles Art runway, where 14 First Nations creatives and 60 models from nine Kimberley communities came together to celebrate culture, creativity and community.

From powerful storytelling to contemporary design, discover how KAFTA is continuing to elevate Kimberley talent and cement its place as one of the country's leading platforms for First Nations fashion.

🗞️ Grab your copy inside today’s West Australian.

Available tomorrow in the Herald Sun, Courier Mail, The Daily Telegraph, The Mercury, The Advertiser and NT News.

19/06/2026

A huge congratulations to Ingarlgalandij Art and Culture Hub on their opening event! A massive effort by the team and their community all coming together to make it happen!

We were very proud to support the team to deliver the first Bardi Runway on Country. Five collections created over the last five years, including an incredible hand printed collection developed by women from Djaridjin and Ardyaloon with Nangarri Designs art by Rowena Morgan in workshops a fortnight ago!

We look forward to many more art and fashion events at the Hub

12/06/2026

KAFTA would like to extend our sincere thanks to the team at Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) and the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Health Promotions Team for their generous sponsorship and support of KAFTA 2026.

Your commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities goes far beyond healthcare. By supporting events such as KAFTA, you are helping create opportunities that celebrate culture, strengthen community connections, promote positive role models, and showcase Aboriginal excellence.

KAFTA is proud to provide a platform where designers, artists, models, and creatives can share their stories and culture through fashion, textiles, and art. This would not be possible without the support of organisations that believe in the power of community-led initiatives.

Thank you to BRAMS and the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Health Promotions Team for investing in our people, our culture, and our future.

We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and support.

06/06/2026

What a weekend of community spirit! Congratulations to all the amazing designers, models and artists that made the KAFTA - Kimberley Aboriginal Fashion Textiles Art runway a huge success.

Pictured here are some of the stunning designs from Bidyadanga designers that were presented on the runway on Sunday at Town Beach jetty alongside other Kimberley fashion designers and models.

Thanks to Kimberley Threads for supporting the process and sharing skills alongside our budding designers. Photography credit: Corina Jadai and Marika Jadai. Thanks to Bidyadanga Community - BACLG for ongoing support.

04/06/2026

Sponsor Appreciation

KAFTA would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Earthed Foundation for their ongoing and continued support of KAFTA.

Your commitment to empowering communities, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting community-led initiatives has played an important role in helping KAFTA grow and thrive. Through your continued support, we are able to create opportunities for Kimberley Aboriginal designers, artists, models, and creatives to showcase their talent, share their stories, and celebrate culture on a national stage.

Partnerships like yours help us deliver impactful events that strengthen community connections, celebrate Aboriginal excellence, and create pathways for future generations.

We are incredibly grateful to have Earthed Foundation walking alongside us on this journey and thank you for believing in the vision and impact of KAFTA.

Together, we are celebrating culture, creativity, connection, and community.

Thank you for your ongoing and continued support. 🖤💛❤️

04/06/2026

KAFTA would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Shire of Broome for their support of the KAFTA 2026 Runway Showcase.

As one of the Kimberley’s premier cultural and creative events, KAFTA brings together Aboriginal designers, artists, models, and creatives from across the region to celebrate culture, innovation, and storytelling through fashion and art.

The Shire of Broome's support helps us continue to deliver an event that not only showcases the incredible talent of our region but also contributes to local economic development, tourism, and community connection.

We are proud to host this event in Broome and grateful for the Shire's commitment to supporting initiatives that celebrate Aboriginal culture and create opportunities for Kimberley communities.

Thank you for helping us bring KAFTA 2026 to life.

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04/06/2026

Sponsor Appreciation

A huge thank you to Aarnja for their generous support of KAFTA 2026.

As an organisation dedicated to strengthening Aboriginal leadership, culture, and economic development across the Kimberley, Aarnja's support helps us continue creating opportunities for Aboriginal designers, artists, models, and creatives to showcase their talent on a national stage.

Partnerships like this are vital in ensuring KAFTA remains a platform that celebrates culture, creativity, storytelling, and community while creating pathways for future generations.

We are incredibly grateful to have Aarnja walking alongside us as we bring the KAFTA 2026 Runway Showcase to life.

Thank you for investing in our people, our stories, and our future.

03/06/2026

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'Fashion is a way for us to carry our culture back,' KAFTA chairperson Agnes Pigram told a crowd of hundreds gathered on Broome's Town Beach jetty for the organisation's annual runway show on Sunday.S...