marlu was inspired by a trip back on Country, visiting Nicole’s 93-year-old Auntie Dora Dann and reminiscing about Dora’s childhood including Nicole’s great-grandmother’s renowned kangaroo tail stew.

Meaning kangaroo, marlu tells the story of this lived experience through a collection of furniture pieces: wabarn-wabarn (bounce), walarnu (boomerang) and nyinajimanha (sitting together). For Nicole, marlu represents the importance of knowledge transfer and the role of memory and lived experience in this process.

The furniture collection is characterised by seamless joins, simplified lines, forms, and a minimalist style. The works promote sustainable practice and mindful consumption that reflects a caring for Country.