09/08/21

Walker & Bing — Contemporary Roaming

Rosemary, tulip, poppy and daisy...

A person with long hair, wearing a black top and a navy and white patterned headscarf, sits pensively by a window with sunlight streaming in. Their head is turned away, chin resting on their hand, embodying thoughtful stillness.

Created locally by Nikki Walker and Darya Bing, Walker & Bing applies a fine art discipline to multiple textile design projects. Their scarves are works of art, created on conceptual themes and utilising paint, ink, print-making and drawing techniques.

We welcome in their new collection, Contemporary Roaming, that features a range of vibrant neckties, head scarves and sarongs that nod to nostalgia, melancholy and wild flora...

A person with long white hair sits on the floor in front of a large window, draped in a colourful shawl. They hold one arm up toward the window, shielding their eyes from the light, creating a reflective and serene atmosphere.

Poppy Silk Scarf, $220

A person wearing a dark-coloured outfit draped in a large, abstract-patterned scarf with shades of brown, blue, and cream. They hold the scarf with one hand near their chest, showing a ring on their finger. Soft, natural light filters through a window beside them.

Rosemary Modal Scarf, $224

The Tulip Scarf (pictured right) was made from the heart. Taking inspiration from an existing watercolour painting, intimate in meaning to the artist, the pattern was designed by printing, scanning and recolouring the original artwork. Sublime textures and detail are suggestive of the wild flower's movement on a spring afternoon.

A person with white hair is tying a red scarf around their neck. Dressed in a black top, they are partially silhouetted against a softly lit background, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere.

Tulip Scarf, $127

A person with long white hair stands indoors near a sunlit window, adjusting their hair. They are wearing a flowing, semi-transparent cape from Walker & Bing, adorned with abstract, geometric patterns in shades of navy and white. The outside view shows greenery and a patio that complements this textile design masterpiece.

Glory Modal Scarf, $224

A person with long, silver hair is seen from behind, wearing a high neck black top. Their hair is tied back with a large navy blue and white patterned scarf from Walker & Bing's latest collection, securing a low ponytail. The background is out of focus, emphasising the contrast between the dark clothing and the textile design accessory.

Daisy Scarf, Black White, $217

A person wearing a dark long-sleeve top and a blue patterned scarf around their neck, reminiscent of contemporary art textile design, is sitting with their left arm crossed, holding their right arm. The background is dimly lit, creating an intimate ambiance.

The Block Print Scarf in Japanese Blue (pictured left) features an abstract pattern that has its own narrative of line and intensity. The making of this design involved running a pattern marker over a square block. The block was printed onto fabric four times, with no re-inking between each print. This unique technique has resulted in a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.

Shop Walker & Bing's complete collection, here.

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