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Manapan Furniture
Overview
Manapan has its home 500km east of Darwin in East Arnhem Land on Milingimbi Island, one of six islands that form an archipelago known as the Crocodile Island Group.
The concepts for our exquisite pieces come from some of the most respected furniture designers in Australia. Through a collaborative process the designer works with the local Yolŋu people to merge modern designs with the traditional thoughts and beliefs of the Arnhem Land region.
The timber used to create our unique furniture is locally sourced from Gumatj, an Aboriginal corporation in Nhulunbuy and blended with sustainably harvested, specialty Australian timbers. The result is beautiful furniture with a story to tell.
Manapan is a self-sufficient and self-funded enterprise owned and operated by the Yolŋu people. The enterprise is supported by ALPA, the biggest Aboriginal-owned corporation in Australia.
Manapan provides work experience programs for the students of the local school, building on the students’ skills, talents and interests. Through the Manapan Academy, training is provided for local people in carpentry and joinery skills with the vision that they will combine these skills with their creative talents to enable them to graduate to our main workshop.
OPENING HOURS:
Monday–Friday 9am–4pm