MODE BLACK is strong, united and committed to promoting, sharing and educating the wider Australian and world-wide community on the strength and beauty of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
These designs, inspired by colours of the land and sea, are part of a collection to develop an awareness of, and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages across Australia.
Boorloo (pronounced boo-rr-loo) is the Aboriginal name for the place known as Perth and the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.
Garramilla (pronounced Guh-ruh-mil-ah) is the Aboriginal name for the place known as Darwin and traditional lands of the Larrakia Nation.
Meanjin (pronounced mee-an-jun) is the Aboriginal name for the place known as Brisbane and the traditional lands of the Turrbal and Jagera people.
Naarm (pronounced nahh-m) is the Aboriginal name for the place known as Melbourne and the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation.
Nipaluna (pronounced Nip-uh-loo-nuh) is the Aboriginal name for the place known as Hobart and the traditional lands of the Muwinina people.
Tarndanya (pronounced Tarn-dan-yuh) is the Aboriginal name for the place known as Adelaide and the traditional lands of the Kaurna Nation.
Warrang (pronounced wuhr-ung) is the Aboriginal name for the place known as Sydney Cove and the traditional lands of the Gadigal people.
We acknowledge our Traditional Owners throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
We pay our respects to our Elders past, present and emerging.
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