Australian Indigenous Fashion Label Kirrikin Debuts in India

Published By DPRJ Universal | Published on Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Kirrikin, an Indigenous Australian fashion brand by Amanda Healy, made its Indian debut in Delhi through a showcase organized by the Australian High Commission and the Fashion Design Council of India. The event highlighted Kirrikin’s luxury clothing created from hand-painted First Nations artworks and emphasized cross-cultural exchange under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement. The evening also featured traditional music and dance, focusing on the creativity and cultural stories of Australia’s First Nations people.

The Australian High Commission, together with Kirrikin and the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), hosted a landmark fashion showcase in Delhi celebrating Indigenous Australian art and culture. Kirrikin, founded by Wonnarua woman Amanda Healy, is renowned for transforming hand-painted First Nations artworks into luxury garments designed in Australia and crafted in Noida, India. The event marked Kirrikin’s first appearance in India and symbolized the strengthening trade and cultural ties facilitated by the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement. The name 'Kirrikin' originates from the Wonnarua language, meaning 'Sunday's best clothes' and reflects the brand’s commitment to language revitalization. Australian High Commissioner Philip Green OAM highlighted the event as a celebration of First Nations creativity, resilience, and cultural richness. Amanda Healy expressed her pride in bringing Indigenous Australian art, fashion, and storytelling to India, while FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi emphasized fashion’s role in bridging cultures. The showcase included traditional music and dance performances by First Nations artists, further enriching the cultural experience. Deputy High Commissioner Nick McCaffrey described the evening as a powerful fusion of culture and couture, while Swati Dave of the Centre for Australia-India Relations noted the importance of supporting First Nations businesses and sharing their stories in India.