RAINBOW SERPENT – Handwoven Raw Silk Jacket

A Tribute to the Dreamtime, A Celebration of Colour

The Dreamtime or Dreaming is the spiritual and cultural backbone of Indigenous Australian history—stories passed down for generations, shaping our understanding of the land, its creatures, and the very fabric of existence. Among these stories, none is more renowned than the tale of the Rainbow Serpent—the creator, the life-giver, the force of nature that carved the rivers, valleys, and mountains across this ancient land.

Like the Rainbow Serpent itself, this handwoven raw silk jacket is a bold, powerful, and deeply symbolic piece. No two Joe Bananas weaves are ever alike, just as no two interpretations of the Dreamtime stories are the same. This tapestry of rich, flowing hues captures the serpentine movement of creation, celebrating Indigenous heritage and the interconnectedness of all things.

A MASTERPIECE OF MEANING & MOVEMENT

Handwoven Raw Silk – Luxuriously soft and textured, with a natural iridescence.
Serpentine Weave – Echoing the Rainbow Serpent’s winding path across the land.
Dynamic Colour Palette – Swirling shades of deep ochre, sunlit bronze, earthy reds, verdant greens, and sky blues mirror the tones of the Australian landscape.

HOW TO WEAR IT

Dress It Up – Black tie with a twist. Pair with black trousers, a crisp dinner shirt, and a bold bowtie in red, green, or bronze for an unforgettable formal look.
Dress It Down – Let the jacket take centre stage. Style with tan chinos, a fitted black T-shirt or polo, and black boots for an effortlessly cool, contemporary take on Dreamtime-inspired style.

LIMITED HANDWOVEN EDITION

Each Rainbow Serpent jacket takes 200-300 days to weave, making every piece a unique and treasured creation—a rare tribute to the richness of Indigenous storytelling and handcrafted excellence.

HONOUR THE STORIES, WEAR THE LEGEND.

WEAVE INFO:

100% Handwoven Raw Silk

Lining: Bemberg

Buttons: Spanish Buffalo Horn

Weave Time: 245 Days

Yield: 31.3 yds

Rainbow Serpent

Fabric#: 1784

Rainbow Serpent Jacket