Marnin Studio is an Indigenous arts and therapeutic studio operating out of the Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre in Fitzroy Crossing in the West Kimberley.
Marninwarntikura is a Walmajarri word. Marnin means 'women', Wanti means ‘big mobs of women’ and Kura means 'belonging to'. When said together, it means that women who belong to this region, these countries and each other, have come together.
These talented women create beautiful artisan products including painted boab nuts and exquisite textiles.
endota spa Founder and CEO, Melanie Gleeson went to Marnin Studio to meet the artists.
The photos below are from a day trip that Marnin Studio did with Melanie to show her the Bunuba country. Marnin Studio welcomed Mel to country, showed her the Fitzroy River and some of the bush tucker that was growing wild along the river banks including bush watermelon, bush passionfruit and gooseberries. Marnin Studio pointed out some of the historical sights including the old hospital, old police station, old mission and the old homestead.
endota spa is partnering with Marnin Studio to support the ongoing development of the social enterprise program and the empowerment of local Indigenous women and their families.
Marnin Studio designs carry the mark making of connection to country; inspired by the plants and animals that grow within the environment.
