Meet the Mum-and-Daughter Duo Behind Jarjum Dollies
15-year-old artist Savannah and her mother, Maryanne, are proud Bundjalung women who style and paint dolls to represent the beauty, strength, and diversity of Aboriginal cultures.
The Humble Beginning of Our Aboriginal-Owned Business
In 2021, Savannah and her mother and grandfather visited her great-grandmother’s birthplace in Baryugil. During this spiritual trip, the mum-and-daughter duo was inspired to start Jarjum Dollies as a hobby. It eventually grew from a passion project into a business.
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Behind the Name
Savannah’s late granny Peggy Jarrett-Green called her Dollie. Meanwhile, “Jarjum” is Bundjalung for child or children. Granny Peggy nurtured Savannah’s mum with love and supportiveness, which was reflected in how Maryanne raised Savannah to be proud of her Aboriginal and Turkish heritage.
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The Impact of Our Doll Products
Copy: Our dolls represent and celebrate Aboriginal and multicultural beauty, strength, and diversity. Customers purchasing our products not only gain an inclusive doll, but they also share the value of First Nations people.