Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni wins NIFA 2026 Traditional Adornment Award supported by Desart!

Davina Puruntatameri wearing Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni's winning Traditional Adornment pieces and dress by Jilamara. Photo by Jalaru Photography & Design, courtesy Indigenous Fashion Projects.

Celebrating Indigenous fashion, culture & creativity!

Desart was proud to support the 7th National Indigenous Fashion Awards and celebrate the incredible talent recognised through the Traditional Adornment Award.

Congratulations to Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni from Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association on this well-deserved honour.

Desart congratulates all nominees and award winners for their outstanding contributions to Indigenous fashion and creative practice.

Discover Michelle’s story here.

Images: 1. Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni with Desart CEO Philip Watkins at the 2026 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair. 2-3. Davina Puruntatameri holding the design by Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni from Jilamara at NIFA 2026. Photo by Leicolhn McKellar Photography, courtesy Indigenous Fashion Project.