Torres Strait Island Classic Sports Lid - Black Edition

The Black Edition runs blacked out, with the Torres Strait Islander flag kept in full colour on the front and a tonal pattern across the side panels. The pattern panel symbolises the Ocean (Maalu), the North wind (Naygay) and the South wind (Zey), as well as the elements and seasonal changes. These were all important factors for the survival of the artist's ancestors over thousands of years. The patterns are a personal artistic expression, drawn from his own experiences and knowledge.

The shark (Baidam/Beizam) and the turtle (Waru) are significant and revered animals in the Torres Strait, holding both spiritual and totemic power. The patterns used with them are made up of different marine animals: Crab (Githalay) claw, Octopus (Sugu) tentacle, Baidam fins and teeth, and Whale (Maathu) tails.

Built on our Classic Sports Lid frame, a durable five-panel with a bendy brim you can wear flat or curved and a soft sweatband lining. The adjustable strapback fits all head shapes and sizes. Rep it at the footy, the gym, the beach, or just out and about.

Part of the Black Edition, a limited all-black drop across a selection of our cultural lids. The artwork was created by Beau Pennefather Motlop, a Wagoedaggum, Jirrbal and Ngāpuhi artist and activist. The language words used are Kalaw Lagaw Ya, from the Western Torres Strait.