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Gathering Pipis

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Designed with Worimi-Biripi artist Jake Simon. Our Gathering Pipis men’s swim brief tells the story of Jake's childhood memories of gathering pipis with his family.

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      Artwork Story

      This artwork is inspired by my childhood memories of gathering pipis. Pipis are small, edible saltwater clams.

      My family and I would camp at the Myall Lakes, part of the country of the Worimi Aboriginal people, and gather pipis on the shoreline of the beach - similar to my ancestors. The sand dunes in the Worimi Conservation Lands hold midden sites (accumulations of shells), which were created when my people would collect, cook and eat pipis. These sand dunes are recognized as the largest moving coastal dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. As the sands shift they cover and uncover these midden sites.

      In this piece the overlapping semi-circles are symbolic of the pipis we would gather. The colours are representative of both my identity as an LGBTQIA+ person, and directly of the pipis and their environment. The light pinks and purples are reminiscent of the inside shell of the pipis, while the yellows and greens represent the beach areas the pipis would grow and the surrounding wildlife areas.

      Size & Cut Guide

      GALI swim briefs are designed to hug your body. If you are between sizes or would prefer a little more room, select one size up.

      XS: 28-29" (70-75cm)
      S: 30-31" (75-80cm)
      M: 32-33" (80-85cm)
      L: 34-35" (85-90cm)
      XL: 36-37" (90-95cm)
      2XL: 38-39" (95-100cm)
      3XL: 40-41" (100-105cm)
      4XL: 42-43" (105-110cm)

      All swim briefs are available in 2 cuts:

      • Yuli (6.5cm side width)
      • Buligaa (4cm side width)

      Refer to the Size Guide for full details.

      Remember - if your swimwear is not a perfect fit you can exchange them or request a refund. See our Returns & Refund Policy.
      Fabric & Care Guide

      Made using recycled PET bottles, our premium fabric is quick-drying and resistant to saltwater and chlorine.

      • Body: 77% Polyester (Recycled), 23% Extra Life Elastane (Recycled)
      • Lining: 87% Polyester Regen (Recycled), 13% Extra Life Elastane (Recycled)

      For the best results, hand wash in cold water after each use. Drip dry in the shade, do not hang in direct sunlight. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.

      Gali Swimwear is committed to producing sustainable products and eco-friendly packaging. This allows us to care for Country by minimising our impact on the environment.
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      Gathering Pipis

      Jake Simon

      Meet The Artist

      Jake Simon is a proud Worimi-Biripi man, born in Worimi country. Inspired by traditional art language, Jake adds colour and vitality to a stark world of black and white. His work fuses traditional form with contemporary methodology to transform cultural storytelling into modern conceptual messaging.

      Mob: Worimi-Biripi

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