The Babbarra Women's Centre in Maningrida is showcasing its work at both the Australasian Quilt Convention in Melbourne and the Australian Indigenous Fashion Week in Sydney.
For Lenny Goya-Airra and Raelene Bonson, the chance to share their cultural heritage and gain economic recognition is an opportunity they are taking in their stride.
“Our grandmothers taught us to make mats,” Ms Goya-Airra said.
The women are just two of 20 in the centre who have laboured over their fabric designs in preparation for this week, manager Claire Nichol said.
“All of the money that we're making goes back into supporting employmet and training for the local women,” she said.
The Maningrida womens' products are making a hit with prospective buyers to the Australian Quilt Convention in Melbourne.
The quilt convention is the largest annual event dedicated to quilting and offers great exposure for quilting and patchwork suppliers from all around the world.
It's a major business opportunity for the Maningrida community.
Stroppy Sheilas is one of the companies supporting the group.
“We're hoping to put them on the map as a source for wonderful fabric forward, not only quilts but interior designs, soft furnishings and of course fashion,” director Kerry O’Conner said.
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