06/08/2026
Congratulations to Lillardia Briggs-Houston, proud Wiradjuri, Yorta Yorta and Gangalu woman and important contributor to Burraja Gallery.
Well deserved accolade for all your hard work and dedication to your craft. 🙌🥳
Congratulations to 🏆 Lillardia Briggs-Houston 🏆 The recipient of this year’s NIFA Textile Design Award, supported by RMIT University!
A proud Wiradjuri, Yorta Yorta and Gangalu woman based on Wiradjuri Country, Lillardia Briggs-Houston creates contemporary textiles using traditional bush dyeing methods, hand-dyed silk and intricate surface embellishment inspired by the cultural significance of Binyal (river red gums).
Her textiles tell the story of the Marrambidya through materials gathered, dyed and crafted on Country, honouring the knowledge passed down by her Old People and continuing Wiradjuri culture 🖤
Brought to you by Indigenous Fashion Projects as part of Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation, NIFA is supported by Australian Government Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support, Presenting, Showcase and Designer Travel Partner QIC, Travel Sponsor Nautilus Aviation, Production Partner Global Headquarters, Principal Media Partner NITV, and award partners QIC, Pacific Werribee, Canberra Centre, Country Road, Franchesca Cubillo, RMIT University, and Desart, with ticketing partner Darwin Fringe Festival, and Generous Supporters Terri Layman & Michael Sitzler.
📸 Garment photos courtesy of the designer. Film Stills from NITV. Photo of Lillardia Briggs Houston for Country Road, 2024, Photo by Marley Morgan.