Australiana Fabric Range | Jimmy Pike Collection

A legacy of storytelling inspired by Country

Jimmy Pike (1940–2002)

Jimmy Pike was a Walmajarri Aboriginal artist born east of Japingka in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Drawing inspiration from the flora, fauna and stories of his desert home, Jimmy expressed his art through a wide range of mediums from lino printing to the vibrant use of felt-tip pens. His work transcended traditional boundaries, seamlessly bridging culture, storytelling and contemporary expression. Through collaborations with Materialised, Jimmy Pike’s artworks have been translated into repeatable textile designs, ensuring his visual language continues to connect generations. Today, his legacy lives on through the Jimmy Pike Trust, supporting and celebrating Indigenous storytelling through design.

Pattern 1

Meandering

Meandering takes its inspiration from the shifting patterns etched across the sandhills of the Great Sandy Desert. These natural markings, formed by wind, movement and time create gentle pathways that flow, overlap and evolve. The design captures this sense of continual motion, offering a pattern that feels both grounded and dynamic.

Softly layered and rhythmic, Meandering brings an organic calm to interior spaces. Its flowing lines reference the way landscapes are shaped gradually, responding to natural forces rather than rigid structure. This makes the design particularly suited to learning environments, where flexibility, adaptability and comfort play a vital role in how spaces are experienced and used.

Pattern 2

Falling Star

Falling Star is drawn from a powerful four-part artwork by Jimmy Pike, telling the story of an encounter with a falling star. The design captures the sense of movement, impact and wonder within that moment, a narrative expressed through bold forms, expressive line work and layered colour.

The pattern feels energetic yet balanced, with bursts of detail set against grounding shapes. It reflects the contrast often found in desert landscapes: vast openness interrupted by moments of intensity and colour. This interplay gives Falling Star a strong visual presence while remaining versatile enough for use across a range of interior applications.

Pattern 3

Japingka

Japingka is named after one of the great desert waterholes of the Great Sandy Desert, a vital place of gathering, sustenance and shared responsibility. In desert country, waterholes are more than physical landmarks; they are meeting places where people come together, stories are shared and care for Country is reinforced across generations. Japingka speaks to this sense of connection, continuity and respect for place.

The design reflects the movement and rhythm of life around water, layered forms, flowing shapes and organic transitions that echo both natural elements and human interaction. The pattern carries a quiet strength, balancing softness with structure, making it well suited to educational and communal spaces where people gather, collaborate and belong.

Jimmy Pike Fabrics

Jimmy Pike (1940–2002)

Finch

Mirage

Thunderstorm

Reflection

Grassland

Shrub

Princess Parrot

Desert Oaks

Meandering

Falling Star

Shrub

Butterfly Bush

Princess Parrot

Bloodwood

Ephemeral

Astral

Rainfall

Finch

Stellar

Reflection

Mirage

Dirt Path

Feathertop

Ghost Gum

Butterfly Bush

Japingka

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