Tjanpi wholesalers are our valued partners helping share the stories, culture, and spirit of Central Desert art across Australia and around the world. Each wholesale partnership plays a vital role in bringing the work of Aṉangu women to new audiences, creating lasting impact through ethical trade and cultural connection.
Whether through a gallery, retail store, or design studio, our wholesalers help carry the voices of Tjanpi artists beyond the desert supporting both economic empowerment and cultural preservation with every piece sold.
Become a wholesaler
If you're looking to become a wholesaler the first step is to get familiar with our terms listed below, and then complete the application form here. We'd love to hear a about your business/organisation, why you're looking to stock Tjanpi art as well as the links to your social media and/or website.
Before applying please ensure you are able to provide the following:
- Full business details, physical location & ABN (or equivalent);
- Proof that you are the owner of an ongoing retail business; and
- Your commitment to supporting ethical trade of Aboriginal Art (e.g. member of the Indigenous Art Code).
Upon review of your application, if you meet our requirements we will call to introduce Tjanpi and our team, answer any questions you have, as well as talk through your business needs. From there you'll receive your wholesaler pack, account logins and everything you need to start on your Tjanpi journey.
Tjanpi Wholesale Terms
Tjanpi’s wholesale discount is 33% off the RRP for baskets and sculptures, whilst the discount rate for merchandise varies across products. Please note that prices on the online store are inclusive of GST. Wholesale customers must not increase the RRP set by Tjanpi without prior consultation and an agreement to share additional profits fairly and transparently with Tjanpi artists. Price points set by Tjanpi reflect our experience and knowledge of marketing Tjanpi artwork. In our experience, increasing the RRP has a negative effect on sales.
Tjanpi is a member of the Indigenous Art Code (IAC). The IAC ensures (a) fair and ethical trade in artwork; (b) transparency in the process of promotion and sale of artwork; and (c) that disputes arising under the code are dealt with efficiently and fairly.
Tjanpi cannot offer refunds. We may be able to exchange stock in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of Tjanpi Desert Weavers.
Image by Tjanpi wholesaler, Australian Design Centre.
Mparntwe Gallery
Explore the largest collection of Tjanpi artworks at our gallery in Alice Springs. Discover a changing selection of baskets, sculptures, jewellery, books, and merchandise, including products from the NPY Women’s Council Ngangkari team.
Location: NPY Women’s Council, 3 Wilkinson Street, Alice Springs NT 0870 – just follow the pink signs.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm (closed weekends, public holidays, and during January).
Contact us: (08) 8958 2377 tjanpi.reception@npywc.org.au