Aboriginal Bush Traders is a vibrant retail, gallery, and cafe located in the heart of Darwin’s Smith Street Mall. They offer a wide range of ethically sourced and sustainable products, including carvings, weavings, paintings, bush-food pantry items, bush medicines, fashion, and beauty products. The gallery space regularly hosts exhibitions showcasing the work of local Indigenous artists, with a new show every six weeks.
Founded as a 100% not-for-profit organization, Aboriginal Bush Traders is committed to supporting local Indigenous communities by providing fair pay to NT remote Indigenous-led Art Centres and independent artists. The business guarantees the true provenance of all products, ensuring customers are directly contributing to the economic well-being of Aboriginal people. As a subsidiary of the Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation, Aboriginal Bush Traders is part of a larger mission to improve lives and transform communities by promoting full societal participation.
The business’s Green Ant Logo symbolizes collaboration between Aboriginal People, Aboriginal Bush Traders, and Industry/Government to create a secure and sustainable economic future for Aboriginal communities. The logo’s inclusion of raark (cross hatching) from Top End artworks highlights the regional focus of the business. By shopping at Aboriginal Bush Traders, customers are not only supporting local Indigenous artists but also participating in a broader effort to empower communities and preserve cultural heritage.
