Our Story, Our Promise
Malla Indigenous Apparel PTY LTD has recently established, start-up business in 2019 which create original works of high quality art based upon Aboriginal culture, that combine visual art with storytelling.
The art works are then transformed into a wearable art product. Malla is an Aboriginal owned and operated venture in Cairns, driven by father and son.
'Malla' means Hand
You are now in Far North Queensland Country!
Who Is Our Mob?
Kuku Yalanji
Malla which means hand is a descendant of the Kukuyalanji clan of Far North Queensland: his given name European name, was Bob Oliver.
Malla was stolen by the State Police and taken from his family in the Daintree reserve when he was just 10 years of age. During this time Australia wide, half-cast Aboriginal children were taken away from their families and placed on missions around Australia. – This was the Stolen Generation.
Malla was placed in a dormitory at a Far North Queensland mission (Yarrabah) and this is where he grew-up. He later married Janie Maytown in Yarrabah and eventually gained his freedom by requesting documental permission from the State government to work and raise his family as a free man. Today many Aboriginal people are still searching for their family connections.
Firm Copied Aboriginal artworks
Dale Oliver 'Malla' won his copyright court case against Bulurru in 2000 after an 8 year court battle.
Malla has not given out a commercial leasing license in over 20 years until now which was; to his son Jordan Oliver (founder) who founded and funded his own Indigenous Apparel range to create – Malla Clothing - Indigenous Apparel PTY LTD
Est.2019
Six Generations of Malla Oliver - Kuku Yalanji Clan
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Domestic shipping can take up to 1-3 business days. (within Australia)
International shipping could take up to 5-10 business days.
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Malla Indigenous Apparel PTY LTD has recently established, start-up business in 2019 which create original works of high-quality art based upon Aboriginal culture, that combine visual art with storytelling. The art works are then transformed into a wearable art product. Malla is an Aboriginal owned and operated venture in Cairns, driven by father and son.
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Yes, we provide secure payments via AfterPay, Zip Pay & PayPal through our online website.
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All our products are subject to quality control. Our warranty provides a guarantee against manufacturer defects.
The guarantee covers any manufacturing, design, or material defect. Please notify us within 60 days of noticing any defects.
It does not cover blows, improper use, or other issues that are not attributable to a manufacturer defects.
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Yes, we offer full and partial refunds. To return an item please the form in the link below:
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from our end we will be provide you with a free Australia Post return label on completion. Please print and attach it to your return parcel and take to any Australia Post shop. -
Malla which means hand is a descendant of the Kukuyalanji clan of Far North Queensland. You can find out more below:
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