Aboriginal Mimi Dolls

Celebrate the love and wisdom of our grandmothers with our handprinted Mimi dolls.

Cherish the spirit of Aboriginal grandmothers

Mimi dolls are beautiful handprinted dolls that celebrate and honour our grandmothers, or ‘Mimi’ in Aboriginal culture. 

Described as ‘marrgi jarndu’ (deadly woman), these Aboriginal dolls embody the spirit, love, and wisdom grandmothers bring to their families. They are cherished for their comforting presence and symbolise the warmth and affection of a grandmother’s embrace.  

Each of our Mimi dolls is infused with the spirit of Mimi, offering a unique connection to Aboriginal culture.  

Hear from our customers

Highly recommend going here on your visit to Broome. Beautiful art and fabrics which are a great showcase of this place! Exquisitely made and great quality as well.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Beautiful locally designed textiles,lovely to chat with some of the artisans in this studio.They also sell tote bags,cushion covers etc.The prices are reasonable and well worth a visit.

Stanleyche Chappers

A really fantastic place for any fabric lover; cotton drill, linen, linen/cotton, and silk, printed in local indigenous designs. But if you aren’t a sewer there’s some ready made clothes, cushion covers bags earrings …. Beautiful!!!

Stephanie Weston

Excellent range of locally designed fabrics and clothing. You can buy by the metre or get precut lengths. Loved the designs and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Suzanne Crouchley

Beautiful colourful handprinted textiles and paper prints, soap, candles, tee shirts and earings. The colours and prints represent the feeling of country and dreaming. Very inspiring. Well done Nagula Jarndu ( Saltwater woman)

Yvette Hannebery

Frequently asked questions

Who creates the Mimi dolls?

Our Mimi dolls are designed by Nagula Jarndu artists Rowena Morgan and Martha Lee, handprinted and sewn in Rubibi, Broome. 

Are Mimi dolls suitable for children? 

Our Aboriginal dolls contain small beads, so we recommend taking care when giving them to children.