Malla Clothing
Back in the day (early 2000’s) Dale and Ann-Marie’s husband would make didgeridoo’s and many other Indigenous artifacts together
Fun fact: Gullara wears Malla clothing to just about every event and stall.
Dale Oliver (Malla), a proud Kuku Yalanji artist, continues this legacy through his paintings, bringing the spirit of our ancestors into the modern world.
With over 30 years of experience, Dale’s work is more than just visual—it is a deep connection to Country, lore, and the old ways. His designs carry the footprints of his people, telling stories of hunting, waterholes, ceremony, and Dreamtime knowledge.
His art has reached global audiences, commissioned by John Denver, Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and Sir David Frost. But Dale’s purpose has never been about fame—it has always been about keeping the culture strong, ensuring the next generation understands the meaning behind every brushstroke..
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Dale is not just an artist—he is a protector of Aboriginal intellectual property. Too many First Nations artists have had their work stolen and exploited by companies that don’t respect our culture.
✔ In 2000, Dale won a historic Supreme Court case against Bulurru Australia Pty Ltd
✔ Proved that Indigenous artists have the right to control and profit from their own work
✔ Set a legal precedent that still protects Aboriginal artists today
In Malla Clothing Indigenous Apparel was founded in 2019 by Jordan Oliver, a proud Kukuyalanji man from Far North Queensland.
Inspired by the visionary artwork of his father, the internationally renowned Indigenous artist Dale Oliver, Malla Clothing was created out of a deep passion to preserve, honor, and share Aboriginal culture through the powerful medium of wearable art spired by the visionary artwork of his father, the internationally renowned Indigenous artist Dale Oliver, Malla Clothing was created out of a deep passion to preserve, honor, and share Aboriginal culture through the powerful medium of wearable art..
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