The Story of The Koorie Circle
The story of how the Koorie Circle evolved
is both personal and dear to my heart.
It became an accidental business,
while expressing myself through art.
But so much more than a business,
or be it financial gain,
The Koorie Circle invites an opportunity
for sharing and connecting in a unique and cultural way.
I never imagined a pair of earrings
could make me feel excited,
or that making them with women
would make them feel united.
Different patterns, different colours —
each pair with a meaning of their own,
connecting women through story and random gifts
from those they may never have known.
Sometimes worn to feel more glamorous,
or as an expression of culture and pride.
Then there are the bad hair and old tracky-pants days
that only your favourite pair can hide.
There are the Bunjils, campfires, boomerangs,
and shields to name a few —
meeting places or our deadly flag,
guaranteed to inspire you.
The Koorie Circle has helped me to share with others,
and allowed me, in turn, to receive —
the different designs evoking personal stories,
inviting a moment to grieve.
So, when my spirit is feeling down
and the world is lacking in passion,
I go to my earrings and select from my heart,
because they have become so much more than fashion.
The Koorie Circle has inspired me
to help other women discover their full potential and worth.
Because who would have thought a pair of wooden earrings
would have become The Koorie Circle’s birth?