ZAPHIRE is an Australian bohemian clothing boutique based in Kuranda, Far North Queensland. From our rainforest home, we curate soulful boho fashion and accessories for women, men and children, inspired by tropical living, vibrant cultures and the beauty of individuality.
We are ZAPHIRE, woven from sunlight, rainforest breezes and stories of faraway markets. We exist for the free spirits, the wanderers and the dreamers who choose clothing not just to wear, but to feel.
Here, you'll find soulful boho treasures with a tropical twist, pieces that flow with you through barefoot mornings, vibrant adventures and quiet evenings under the stars. Each collection is thoughtfully curated from artisans in Bali, Thailand, India and beyond, carrying the heartbeat of culture, community and connection.
ZAPHIRE was born from the creative journey of Jodie, who has been immersed in the fashion industry for over 20 years. It began in a little hippy shop on the Gold Coast, where she first learned to sew on an old foot-treadle machine. From there, she studied Fashion Design, building skills in pattern making, millinery, sewing and merchandising before creating dance costumes that helped little girls feel like superstars.
Returning to her tropical hometown of Cairns, Jodie turned her creativity to visual merchandising, styling store windows by day and selling her overseas travel finds at country markets on the weekends. Her love of travel and culture soon led her to Kuranda, where she opened a humble boutique in the rainforest, a dream that has since blossomed into the ZAPHIRE you know today.
Today, from our boutique on Kuranda's main street, we welcome visitors from around the world while sharing our collections with customers across Australia through our online store. We are designing our own label, supporting Australian designers, and nurturing long-standing partnerships with family-run artisans in Bali, Thailand and India.
At the heart of it all, our purpose remains the same: to celebrate the beauty, confidence and individuality of every woman. We believe in fashion created with intention ... rooted in authenticity, respectful of culture, and fair to the hands who bring it to life.
From our rainforest home in Kuranda, we hope every piece you choose becomes part of your own story, whether it's a tropical holiday, a weekend adventure or simply embracing your unique spirit every day. Thank you for supporting our small Australian business and the talented artisans who bring our collections to life.
Love from us at ZAPHIRE
