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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in April
April is a month of reflection and remembrance for Indigenous Australians, highlighting both the tragic and triumphant moments in their history. From the devastating impacts of disease and massacre...
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Mainie Silk Scarves: A Unique Melding of Authentic Aboriginal Art and Luxurious Silk
Every Mainie scarf is a unique melding of two age-old cultures: Australia's 65,000-year-old Aboriginal arts heritage and time-honoured silk-making traditions that originated in China over 4,700 yea...
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Timeless and Meaningful Fashion: The Mainie Australian Merino Wool Scarf Collection
The Mainie Merino collection honours two enduring elements of Australia’s national identity: its 65,000-year-old Indigenous cultural heritage and the Merino wool industry, a part of the nation’s hi...
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Mainie: Much More Than Just Beautiful Fashion Scarves
At Mainie, every one of our beautifully handcrafted silk scarves is an exquisite wearable art piece that transcends fashion and celebrates the world's oldest continuous living culture.
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Uluru: Sacred Heart of Australia's Red Centre
Uluru stands as a symbol of resilience, cultural heritage and spiritual significance for the Anangu people. Their endurance serves as a powerful reminder of the eternal connection between land, cul...
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Discover Mainie: Ethical and Sustainable Fashion
At Mainie, style isn’t just about what we wear, it’s about making thoughtful choices that respect people, culture and the planet.
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in March
The events of March highlight the strength, resilience and determination of First Nations Australians in the face of adversity. These anniversaries not only commemorate past struggles but also call...
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Women’s Journey Dreaming Silk Scarf
Whether as a cherished personal piece or a thoughtful heirloom gift, Mainie’s Women’s Journey Dreaming silk scarf is a lasting tribute to the world’s oldest continuous living culture. Each drape of...
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Discover the Luxury of Mainie’s Australian Merino Wool Collection
A Mainie wool scarf is more than just an accessory, it’s a piece of living history, an investment in sustainable luxury and a way to honour and celebrate the rich 60,000-year-old cultural heritage ...
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Kakadu: A Living Cultural Landscape
Kakadu remains one of the oldest continuous cultural landscapes on Earth, preserving sacred traditions, breathtaking rock art and a diverse natural environment that has sustained its Traditional Ow...
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Why Mainie’s Silk Scarves Are Loved by Stylish Women Around the World
When you wear a Mainie silk scarf, you’re supporting Aboriginal artists and promoting fair and equitable trade practices that have a lasting, positive impact.
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The Five Most Frequently Asked Questions About Mainie
Mainie is more than just a fashion label - it’s a movement celebrating the beauty and richness of the world’s oldest living culture. Each piece tells a story that has been passed down through ma...
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Mainie is a brand I proudly wear for so many reasons. I love that each scarf has a story and that I know with each piece funds go back to the woman that designed it. I adore the vibrancy of the colours and the high quality, I have had my scarves for many years now and they are so versatile from wearing them to do presentations or going out for lunch. I stand for empowering women and standing proud in your individuality and Mainie embodies this in every way.
Lesley Clarke
Our Mainie scarves have become an essential wardrobe component both at home and when travelling. They serve to elevate any outfit whilst also celebrating Australian First Nations culture with dignity and sophistication. The silk product is beautiful to wear and the merino wool is unbelievable soft and so warm. Lightweight, easy to pack and always commented on.
Tanya, Emily and Elizabeth
I love the Mainie Scarves, for myself and as the perfect gift. They are investment pieces that will be part of your wardrobe for life. I love travel and one or two scarves are always included in my luggage. They are perfect on the plane and for dressing up outfits. I take a Merino scarf for cooler climates and silk ones everywhere else. However, the very best part is the ethical basis of the brand. I know I support a woman artist from a First Nations community when I purchase something from Mainie. They look good and do good at the same time.
Jo Pyne
Introducing Australian Cultural Heritage to the World
Founded by Gunggari Aboriginal woman Charmaine Saunders in 2012, Mainie is a Supply Nation certified Indigenous Australian-owned company and an Indigenous Art Code approved dealer member. We recognise the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We respect the resilience, strength and pride of Australia’s First Nations people and their communities. Mainie is committed to supporting Aboriginal women artists to earn an independent income from their own work and to keep alive their traditional cultural heritage for future generations.