Yinarr maramali
By simply coming together to weave in 2013 Yinarr Maramali (YM) was created. Today YM is a Gomeroi Yinarrgal (women) owned and self determining business, who continue to be inspired by the profound intergenerational impacts of their cultural weaving practices and its revitalisation within their Communities and on their Country. YM are weavers, artists, caretakers and Storytellers, through the weavings and artworks they create. Using only ever materials collected and prepared by hand from Country or sustainable sources.
YM are proud to partner with the Gomeroi Dance Company to deliver cultural mentoring to young people through the Gomeroi Culture Academy (GCA).
The meaning of Yinarr Maramali is ‘made by Gomeroi women hands’ and was formally established by Yinarrgal Amy Hammond and Lorrelle Munro in 2014.
Amy Hammond
Director and weaver
Amy Hammond is a Gamilaroi Yinarr who was born in Moree, Gamilaroi Country and raised in Wellington, Wiradjuri Country. Amy is the Director and a Co-founder of Yinarr Maramali and is in the final stage of completing her PhD at the University of New England, Anaiwan Country.
lorrelle munro
Gomeroi Culture Academy Coordinator
Lorrelle Munro is a proud Gomeroi Yinarr who was born and raised in Tamworth.
Sophie honess
Weaver and Gomeroi Culture Academy Mentor
Sophie Honess is a proud Gomeroi yinarr who was born and raised in Tamworth. And continues to live, work and teach out of Tamworth. As part of Yinarr Maramali, she receives mentoring from the more senior members in regards to weaving and cultural practices, which is an ongoing, rewarding and meaningful process for her.
Sophie has contributed to all major Yinarr Maramali projects since 2018. Outside of Yinarr Maramali, Sophie is a textile artist, practising in loom weaving, needle point and tufting. Recently selected for the Tamworth’s 5th Annual Textile Triennial, and also exhibits these works in solo shows across the region.
