Marg Enkelmann and her husband, Peter, have been farming for forty years in the Byee area near Murgon. Not only is Marg an amazing farmer, she is also an incredible fashion designer - turning farm waste into wearable art using fertiliser bags, tractor tyre inner tubes, corn husks…

Since 2005, Marg has created more than 40 fashion items from various types of waste from the farm using some unlikely dressmaking tools – welding torches, pliers and a hot iron. Her fashions have featured at Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) events, flood recovery occasions, the

Queensland Broncos Club, the Cotton Fibre Expo in Narrabri and in many other Queensland locations.

“Everything comes from rubbish and recyclable things from a farm . . . the gloves, jewellery, stoles, dresses, hats, and now and again, wigs. The motto is to ‘reuse, recycle and reduce’.”

“Farming life can get rather serious, but with farm wearable art, it doesn’t care about size, colour or age. All it cares about is giving you fun and laughter.”

Marg Enkelmann and her farm waste wearable art, showcases the power of creativity, no matter your age! 

Marg’s art serves as a reminder that life's most beautiful moments are those we share. As she transforms farm waste into extraordinary pieces of wearable art, she weaves threads of connection that bring people of all ages together. From 15-year-olds to 80-year-olds, Marg's art sparks laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences that bridge generations. Marg loves the saying of Robin Williams:“You are given a little sparkle of madness…… Don’t lose it.”

Marg will be sharing her farm waste wearable art on the mainstage at ARISE! Festival.