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About

Woman in blue dress with Indigenous art pattern walks in red desert

Napanangka is a celebration of  spirit, story and connection to Country.
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Inspired by the local artists,  wisdom and lived experience of Pathua, each collection reflects the beauty, strength and sacred stories of her desert homeland at Desert Creek   Through colour, pattern and symbolism, the land speaks through every design, sharing generations of culture, connection and belonging.
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Pathua’s spiritual connection to Desert Country is the heart of the brand.   Her stories from shared by family and local artists  inspire prints that honour the landscapes, dreaming paths and traditions that have shaped her life and community.
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Bringing these stories to life is Jodie Tilia, a fashion professional with more than two decades of experience in luxury fashion, design and retail. Jodie’s creative vision and deep appreciation  and connection to  spirit and culture allow each story to be transformed into elegant, contemporary pieces that can be worn and treasured around the world.
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Together, Pathua and Jodie blend friendship, culture, creativity and craftsmanship to create collections that are both meaningful and beautiful.   Every garment is designed to honour the past, celebrate the present and inspire future generations.
 
At Napanangka, fashion is more than clothing, it is a journey of land, spirit, story and connection.
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“Where land, spirit, story and fashion come together.”
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Land, Spirit, Story

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