DILKARA
Welcome to the world of DILKARA, where beauty meets cultural heritage; a celebration of Aboriginal Australian beauty, values and traditions. DILKARA, the Aboriginal word for rainbow, reflects the vibrant colours found in hair and unites the diverse skin tones seen within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. By blending Australian dreamtime in the product names, the brand utilises the art of storytelling to connect people to place.
Walk on air with this open toed slipper.
- Luxurious look and feel
- Lightweight
- Soft
- Breathable
- Biodegradable
- Sustainable
- Open toed
A crisp white slipper.
- Comfy feel
- Lightweight
- Soft
- Breathable
An opulent achromatic slipper.
- Luxurious look and feel
- Lightweight
- Soft
- Breathable
Natural, biodegradable, kraft slipper.
- Lightweight
- Soft
- Breathable
- Biodegradable & Sustainable
A DEEPER LOOK AT BEST FOOT FORWARD AND THE PEEP TOE
Made entirely without the use of plastics, Best Foot Forward and The Peep Toe are biodegradable.
The stunning canvas coloured, sustainable slip on slippers can be thoughtfully discarded, leaving no harmful traces and guaranteed decomposition.
Our eco-friendly options BEST FOOT FORWARD and THE PEEP TOE reduce the carbon footprint and waste created from production through the use of 100% biodegradable linen.
What's more is that they look absolutely fabulous.
PERSONALISATION
*Minimum order quantities apply for personalisation.
ENGAGEMENT FOSTERING CONNECTION
DILKARA proudly supports the work of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, which was founded in 2004 with the aim of raising funds to improve literacy outcomes in remote Australia. Programs focus on quality resources that support the community, books in native languages, and publishing community stories. Their purpose is to improve Indigenous families’ lives by providing culturally appropriate books and empowering communities to tell and publish their own stories in their languages.
Since the ILF was founded, they have established strong relationships with the publishing industry. In 2023 the ILF distributed 120,000 books to 356 remote Communities and raised $6.2m. In 2024, the ILF will deliver 137,000 books to over 430 communities around the country, and grow to over 116 locations.
The DILKARA Hotel Collection donates 5% of profits to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Hotel Collections
Founder Julie, a proud Kamilaroi woman born in Coonabaraban, NSW, is on a mission of reconciliation. DILKARA aims to educate the global community on Indigenous Australians and bridge the gap between cultures by sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and knowledge with the world.
Ingredients sourced from Indigenous communities are the essence of DILKARA’s formulations. The specific blends are renowned for their healing qualities and are infused with traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander native bush essences that understand the harsh Australian climate.
DILKARA is internationally recognised and has earned prestigious awards such as: Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2021 and 2024, Best Indigenous Hair and Beauty Products Range 2023.