Featured Collections
Our 2020 vision focuses on community wellbeing and our collections are designed with this in mind.
In 2021, the Tiwi women who weave for our Starwin collective are mixing old ways with new ways; using traditional pandanus, interwoven with colourful raffia to create one-of-a-kindness art you can use and art you can wear.
These woven necklaces are made with kindness by Sandy Punguatji.
Sandy is from Wurrumiyanga Bathurst Island (Tiwi Islands) and weaves as a therapeutic practice to promote better health and wellbeing and keep her spirit strong.
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The Wangatunga Strong Women
Wangatunga (n.) - 1.a broad basket made from stringybark; 2. a baby girl “Ngawa ampi nginiwutawa putuwurrupurra awarra ngirraminni api awarra ngawarra ningurimagi. Karri ngapaningimarri ngaruwanajirri ngini ngarikirmi ngirraminni ngini ngawa ngarukuruwala.”
(The knowledge our ancestors left for us in the stories is something that we must hold on to. When we gather around we share together what is in the stories that we sing together.)
Cultural Experiences & Touring the Tropical North
Cultural Experiences & Touring the Tropical North
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Mimmim Design
Everlasting Health NT
PaperbarkLove
Robyn's Eco
Sharing the Starwin Spirit

Thank you Haneba for a wonderful afternoon at the share space weaving session. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and meeting some lovely like minded women.
Christine Chant

We love our new Eco Mat! It's great for picnics and camping.
Sue Nalder

A fabulous morning today at Starwin. Sachi taught a very small group how to make Japanese crane ear rings and paper baskets. The class was held outside with a lovely breeze and plenty of Starwins hand sanitiser. It was wonderful to spend a couple of hours just crafting - thank you.
Rob Susan

Hi Karina, the pants from Boab Bub arrived and they are very lovely! Also packed so beautifully and a lovely free gift! Please thanks Kristy very much for me, it is a beautiful gift for me to pass onto my niece and her new son. Thanks a lot x
Cath

Overall I found the experience rewarding. Karina Gray was my mentor and she was great – very accommodating with last minute changes and generous with her time. Though I struggled with developing a career path, I benefitted from building and refining skills I already have. When things got difficult, Karina was the voice of reason. No longer seeking to balance, but tilting to achieve best results for all. Opportunity to refocus and determine what I really want to get out of what I do and what does not work for me. Thank you.
Joanne Flanagan: Indigenous Mentoring Program participant

The weaving session with Heneba was a wonderful experience. I loved the practical aspects and the focus on talking and sharing. The weaving was so good that I've been weaving palm fronds at the caravan park with friends, and sharing more stories and opinions. A magical class. Thank you.
Isla

Dear Karina, Karina & Nickie, What can I say? My experience as a member of this collective couldn't have come at a better time. I spent most of 2020 unwell, unmotivated and almost invisible online. I think I posted 10 pics on Instagram in ten months of 2020. Fast forward to Feb 8 2021, and I've not only got my website tidied up, have a suite of stunning professional photos, but my Instagram account has exploded. My Insta community has grown by 25%, engagement up by 80% and my motivation has accelerated beyond my wildest dreams. All of this is a direct result of being a part of the BC+ Collective. Thank you all for giving me the support I needed with such kindness and grace. Bron xx
Bronwyn Clee
Darwin, NT
Shop 2, 93 Mitchell Street,at DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade. Find us on Google Maps.
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Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm & Sunday special events
Email: shopfront@starwin.com.au
Port Douglas, QLD
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