“Connection To Country,” an evening dedicated to artistry and cultural expression, brought Australian First Nations fashion to an Indian audience through a showcase of Kirrikin, a designer label known for incorporating Indigenous Australian art and stories into luxury garments.
The event was curated by the Fashion Design Council of India in partnership with the Australian High Commission and the Centre for Australia-India Relations as part of ongoing cultural collaboration between the two countries.
Kirrikin’s collections are built around licensed artworks by Aboriginal artists, translated onto scarves, apparel and accessories without altering the original meaning of the designs. The showcase placed these works in the context of Country — a term used by First Nations peoples to describe deep ancestral ties to land, water, community and heritage.
By staging the presentation in India through a leading industry body like the FDCI and with diplomatic support, organisers aimed to introduce Indian fashion stakeholders to contemporary Indigenous design practice and the business model that supports Aboriginal artists through royalties.
The evening was framed as both a cultural bridge and a demonstration of how creative economies can carry living traditions into global markets without compromising authorship or integrity.
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