Framing the Body: The Art of Dressing at Bukeshla
In a sun-washed corner of Fremantle, Western Australia, Bukeshla has built a practice that sits in gentle defiance of the speed and disposability that dominate contemporary fashion. Founded by textile artist and designer Trish Bygott, alongside creative partner Nathan Crotty, the atelier is less a brand than a way of working: slow, attentive and deeply attuned to how cloth feels on the body and in the world.
Inside the Bukeshla store.
Bukeshla’s garments are shaped by a belief that clothing should frame the wearer rather than overwhelm them. Comfort, presence and confidence sit at the heart of the practice, with each piece designed to allow individuality to surface naturally. This sensitivity is evident not only in the silhouettes — trans-seasonal, versatile and anchored in classic forms — but also in the making itself. Garments are cut in small lay-ups, often one at a time, with hand-sewn buttons, French or bound seams, and careful finishes that reward close attention.
Natural fibres up close at Bukeshla.
Natural fibres underpin the collection. Linen sits at its core, supported by cotton, denim, merino wool and silk organza — materials chosen for their breathability, texture and capacity to soften and evolve with wear. These textiles are allowed to age honestly, carrying the traces of daily life rather than resisting them. Hand-stitched details and subtle embellishments complete each piece, offering a sense of considered adornment and a quiet, tactile beauty.
Inside the Bukeshla store.
The Bukeshla atelier and store in Fremantle, Western Australia, forms the physical heart of this practice. Here, storefront and workrooms merge, inviting visitors into the rhythms of making. Beyond, a tranquil garden courtyard offers a moment of pause — a reminder that time, care and intention are central to everything Bukeshla creates. Sustainability here is understood not as a label, but as a way of doing: embedded in process, attention and respect for both material and maker. As Bygott notes, textiles have long been understood as precious, even sacred — capable of carrying memory, protection and spirit.
Bukeshla handmade cotton/linen blend skirt.
This philosophy is embodied in the cotton/linen blend skirt featured in this issue's Selvedge prize draw. Dyed with indigo and finished with a bold contrast-stripe stitch, the skirt hangs with a gentle, sculptural ease. An elasticated back and drawstring tie make it comfortable and adaptable — a quietly distinctive piece designed to move effortlessly through seasons and settings.
For your chance to win a prize, enter the draw here.
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Further Information:
Read more about Bukeshla in Selvedge Issue 128, Routes
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Image Credits:
All images: Raquel Aranda @raquelarand.a