Lorna Murray

Lorna Murray is an ethical and sustainable Australian brand, all apparel is handcrafted ethically by artisans in Lorna’s studio in South East Asia. Sustainably made with 100% natural fibres, with minimal environmental impact. Lorna Murray is inspired by rich craft-based histories, eclectic urban environments and natural landscapes.

With a passion for translating traditional textiles into a contemporary context, Lorna has developed a cult brand loved globally.

Lorna Murray’s distinctive designs are perfect for both those wanting a sun-safe yet stylish addition to their attire, as a luxe fashion statement.

Lorna Murray is a Sydney-based fashion designer, textile artist and university lecturer, with an extensive career spanning more than twenty years. She has established herself as a leading textile artist and designer, presenting textile artworks globally in solo and group exhibitions and has undertaken several residencies and curatorial roles.

Global foraging fires her imagination and compels her vibrant creative practice. Lorna’s passion for colour, texture, pattern, adornment, cloth embellishment, art and craft is part of her lineage.

Lorna is constantly fuelling her love of textiles, design and community artistry, whether in the South Pacific Islands learning traditional weaving techniques, in Northern Australia learning from Aboriginal elders the art of dyeing natural fibres and creating dilly bags, in Malta making lace or in India studying embroidery, block-printing, miniature painting, florists and paper-cutting.

Lorna Murray collaborates with an approved team of artisans and craftspeople in Indonesia who create pieces exclusively for the brand, which has been built on traditional practices and age-old techniques.