CLOTHING THE GAPS
Clothing the Gaps 'Represent' Scarf
Clothing the Gaps 'Represent' Scarf
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The first version of this flag featured a yellow love heart in place of the sun as an alternative to the flag while the copyright and the licensing agreements attached to it restricted its use.
Following the work of the Free The Flag campaign over 2.5 years, on the 25th Jan 2022, the copyright and agreements over the Aboriginal flag were changed. Clothing the Gaps are now able to have the Aboriginal flag proudly used on this scarf design!
This high quality scarf is made on Wurundjeri Country with Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation and celebrates Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people and culture.
Wear your values - recognise and respect the Traditional Custodians of Country.
The Aboriginal Flag
The Aboriginal Flag was designed by Lieutenant man, Harold Thomas. The black represents Aboriginal people, the red the land and the yellow in the centre is the sun - the giver of life.
Learn more here about the Aboriginal Flag
The Torres Strait Islander Flag
The Torres Strait Islander flag was designed by the late Mr Bernard Namok of Thursday Island. The flag symbolizes the unity and identity of all Torres Strait Islanders.
- The flag is emblazoned with a white Dhari (head dress) which is a symbol of Torres Strait Islander culture.
- The white five-pointed star beneath it symbolizes peace, the five major island groups and the navigational importance of stars to the seafaring people of the Torres Strait.
- The green represents the land, the black represents the people, and the blue the sea.
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Meet The Maker
CLOTHING THE GAPS
Clothing The Gaps is a Victorian Aboriginal organised and led clothing company that focuses on making both ‘Mob Only’ and ‘Ally-Friendly’ clothing that aims to influence social change by uniting Indigenous and non-Indigenous people through fashion items. The name of the company itself is a play on ‘Closing the Gap’—the health initiative to close the life-expectancy gap between Indigenous and non- Indigenous people. With 81% of their workers Indigenous, Clothing the Gaps is dedicated to producing merchandise that proudly represents their ethos and workers, while celebrating Indigenous people and culture.
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What is the Purpose Precinct?
The Purpose Precinct is a one-stop shop for homewares, clothing, food and gifts that all support businesses who do social, cultural and environmental good.
Our Shipping Policy
We ship Australia-wide*. Please email us if you’d like to organise an overseas shipping order and we’ll see what we can do.
We ship using Australia Post, for localised information about your state please check their website for the latest information.
We aim to dispatch orders within 1-2 business days. If you've left it to the last minute and urgently need something then please get in touch or order for local pick-up to avoid transport delays.
* Please note: some items such as beeswax products are unable to be shipped to some states due to local environmental policies. If you're unsure about an item you can check your states policy here.
Can I return a product?
We will always accept a refund within 30 days of your purchase as long as the item is unused. Please email us to organise this.
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The Purpose Precinct exists to bring all Victorian Social Enterprises under one roof, not just their products but also their people, to do good and create a fairer and more sustainable world.