flying fox fabrics
authentic . unique . ethical .
products made
through cross-cultural collaborations
Flying Fox Fabrics is all about love. Love of fabric. Love of
First Nations art. Love of fair trade. Love of quality products. Love of collaboration.
We are a small social enterprise based in Darwin, in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Flying Fox Fabrics makes beautiful and unique bags, purses and homewares from fabrics designed and printed in Australia.
This is done in partnerships with Aboriginal artists, fair trade organisations in Cambodia that train and employ disabled artisans and ethical fabric producers.
The work of our manufacturing partners is highly skilled and showcases the fabrics with great respect. Our products are made in small batches and in limited editions.
In our online stores (here and Etsy) we stock and promote our own products. We also stock select products made by our friends at Better World Arts.
We can make orders on demand and have produced a range of exclusive products for art centres such as Ikuntji Artists, Papulankutja Artists and Bula’bula Arts. Collaborations welcome.
We are currently developing a range of hand & digitally printed fabrics – all made in Australia.
bsnyman on 18 Jan, 2024
5 out of 5 stars
“This beautiful bag was well packaged and arrived in good time. The design is so striking with the bits of bright blue. It was interesting to read the enclosed information about the shop and its products and I am sure I will be back! Thank-you.“
DebParkerPrints on 11 Jan, 2024
5 out of 5 stars
“I love this bag! Even more than the last one I bought, which I also loved! Beautiful quality, and I love the design so much. I’m really happy to have discovered Flying Fox Fabrics!”
Shelley on 25 Nov, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
“Gorgeous wall art. Great people”
Lyn on 31 Jan, 2024
5 out of 5 stars
“Absolutely love the bag. Great colours and well made.
I’ll take pleasure using the bag. It looks fantastic.“
Shaalee on 14 Dec, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
“So beautiful and lovely. I can’t wait to see Mum’s face on Christmas Day.”
Susan on 20 Dec, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
“More beautiful than I imagined. It arrived quickly and was as described.”
Zarina on 25 Sep, 2020
5 out of 5 stars
“Gorgeous, vibrant bag – just the right size for a go-anywhere day bag, with room for wallet, sunglasses, phone, keys – it can even fit an iPad and drink bottle! The colours are so bright and summery – it makes me happy just to see it! ❤️🧡💛”
Laura (Canada) on 01 Jan, 2024
5 out of 5 stars
“Bag is beautifully made and seller was lovely. Thank you for your help with my order!”
Claire on 06 Nov, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
“Beautiful print. Love this item. Looks amazing as a throw on my bed.”
Allison (U.K.) 25 Oct, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
“Absolutely thrilled with our rug which is proudly sitting in our lounge. It will always remind us of our incredible adventure in Australia. We were made to feel so welcome by Felicity and her wonderful team and reading about the story of each artwork on the rugs helped us choose The Seven Sisters ⭐️ 🌟 💫”
Holly on 15 Dec, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
“Absolutely STUNNING. Could not be happier. Thank you. Xxxx”
We love collaborations and seek out and enter into partnership with like minded art centres, individuals and companies to promote and support Indigenous Australian art and cultures. Get in touch. Photo: Ikuntji Artists
Awareness of the integrity of hand and ethically made textiles is growing globally. With our passion for ATSI fabric printing and textiles we can keep you updated with news about events, exhibitions, opportunities and publications. Follow our socials (links below) and subscribe to our email newsletter. Injalak Arts Collection by Black Cat Couture for Country to Couture 2018. Photo: Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation.
Featured Products
We were able to support our Cambodian partners during the difficult COVID years – when borders closed and tourism collapsed. Their own retail outlets had to close but we continued to place orders and were able to sell online from Australia. In the last four years we have sent more than $150,000 to our partners in Cambodia.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
We can ship anywhere in the world. If you are an international customer, contact us direct.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Our products are made with great care and attention to detail by highly skilled artisans.
SECURE PAYMENTS
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