FORGED IN FLEECE
LILLIKA SARAI HENDERSON
T-POST
Steel fence post driven into the ground to support livestock
THE CLASSING TABLE
The table where wool is graded into similar types for marketing
THE
WOOLSHED
A large shed used to shear sheep and prepare wools for market
THE BAITLAYER
The cook, also known as the ‘babbling brook’
SEND ‘ER DOWN, HUGHIE Mythical character invited down to bring rain
THE SHEARING GUN
The best shearer in the shed
A young assistant who carries fleece to the classing table
PONY BOY
BEYOND FORGED IN FLEECE
Forged in Fleece draws from the history of the Australian wool industry and memories of time spent on my grandparent’s farm. It explores how natural fibre, agricultural tools, and rural textures inform construction, with silhouettes shaped by oversized protective outerwear, sculpted wool layering, and structures echoing corrugated sheds and utilitarian workwear.
Features include hand-piped liquid latex mesh inspired by farm fencing, rusted nail beads used as textural embellishments, and hand crafted oversized metal buttons, referencing industrial hardware. These elements merge traditional wool tailoring with experimental surface work.
Rooted in sustainable practice and tactile craftsmanship, this collection reframes the rugged textures of rural Australia, preserving the authenticity of the land while experimenting with contemporary design and pushing material boundaries.
100% boiled wool
100% boiled wool 100% boiled wool 80% wool/cotton
wool/cotton blend
100% wool coating
100% merino woven wool
80% wool/cotton blend
about me.
Lillika Sarai is a Sydney-based fashion designer whose work focuses on sculptural silhouettes, textural construction, and material experimentation. Her practice centres on transforming raw and unconventional materials through precise pattern making and detailed craftsmanship. She focuses on sustainable fashion, drawing primarily on natural Australian fibres to construct her garments. Her work embodies features such as hand-piped liquid latex mesh, repurposed rusted nails for embellishment, and hand-crafted oversized metal buttons that bring industrial elements into garment form.
Exploring contrast, Lillika Sarai builds garments that challenge traditional surface and structure. She was awarded an Electrolux X Whitehouse design grant, recognising her commitment to innovative and sustainable approaches to design. Her work has also appeared on Vogue Runway with her mish-mash mini featured in their “Best Street Style We’ve Spotted at Australian Fashion Week 2025” coverage. She was also a finalist in the 2025 ‘Fashions on the Field- Emerging Designer award’.
lillika sarai
henderson
fashion design, pattenmaking, garment construction, illustration, technical drawings, styling, graphics & layout, casting, editing, logistics, textile development, fabric sourcing, design development, creative direction, texture development.
PHOTOGRAPHY
mia konz
gabriella ace brady hartley ava robinson anderson kellen
MODELS
eghosa aiwekhoe
eron ivaqewa peter szczepaniak
lucinda vogt
miki crawley
mia wiles
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AGENCY
facon models @faconmodels
recipient of a whitehouse x electrolux grant
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