Mainie Merino Wool Scarves: Timeless and Meaningful Style

 

Discover the timeless elegance of Mainie Australia’s luxurious collection of pure Australian Merino wool scarves.

 

All pieces in the Mainie wool collection feature authentic Aboriginal art designs by traditional women artists from the remote Tanami Desert region of Central Australia, making them not just beautiful fashion accessories, but meaningful tributes to the world’s oldest continuous culture.

 

Desert Journey Dreaming - Mina Mina Jukurrpa by Mary Napangardi Gallagher

 

Mary Napangardi Gallagher's artwork depicts the ancient Dreaming Story of Warlpiri women journeying through the desert to gather Ngalyipi vines. These vines hold sacred significance in ceremonies and traditional medicine. Mary’s physical and spiritual connection to her ancestral homelands in the Tanami Desert enriches her vibrant artwork.

 

Red Earth Dreaming - Yarla Jukurrpa by Alicka Napanangka Brown

 

Alicka Napanangka Brown brings to life the rich earthy colours of the landscape around Cockatoo Creek, a place where Warlpiri women dig for Yarla and Wapirti, traditional bush foods. Alicka’s upbringing in in the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu nurtured her artistic talents, which are steeped in family traditions and ancient Dreaming stories.

 

Red Bark Trees Dreaming - Ngapa Jukurrpa - Mikanji by Nicole Napaljarri Stevens

 

Nicole Napaljarri Stevens portrays Mikanji, a vital watercourse in the desert, with its hidden soakages providing life-giving water through the long dry season. Nicole’s art not only reflects the landscape but also preserves her Warlpiri cultural heritage through visual storytelling.

 

Desert Tracks Dreaming - Warna Jukurrpa by Valma Nakamarra White

 

Valma Nakamarra White’s depiction of Warna, the mythical serpent ancestor shaping waterways across the Warlpiri desert homelands, keeps alive her family's artistic legacy. Having grown up listening to the Jukurrpa stories passed down through countless generations of her ancestors, Valma now translates these ancient narratives into captivating art.

 

Rock Pools Dreaming - Yumari Jukurrpa by Joy Nangala Brown

 

Joy Nangala Brown’s artwork narrates the forbidden love between a man and a woman from different clans, set amidst desert rock pools at a place called Yumari. Raised in the remote desert communities of Yuendumu and Nyirrpi, Joy’s paintings reflect her rich heritage and deep connection to artistic traditions of her Pintupi antecedents.

 

Night Ceremony Dreaming - Ngalyipi Jukurrpa – Yanjirlpiri by Geraldine Napangardi Granites

 

Geraldine Napangardi Granites illuminates Yanjirlpiri, a sacred site where Warlpiri women perform age-old ceremonies under starlit skies. Geraldine’s art, inspired by her desert homelands, honours ancestral teachings and the enduring spirit of her unique cultural heritage.

 

Each scarf in Mainie’s Merino wool collection is meticulously handcrafted with Woolmark-certified Merino wool, ensuring unparalleled softness and lightweight comfort. These scarves not only epitomise timeless style but also embody Mainie’s commitment to ethical sourcing and cultural preservation.

 

As a member of the Indigenous Art Code and a Supply Nation verified Indigenous business, Mainie upholds the highest standards of authenticity and ethical practice.

 

Every design featured in the Mainie collection is acquired and reproduced under licence. Royalties from every piece we make are paid to the artists and their families.

 

Join us in celebrating the world’s oldest continuous living culture through the Mainie Merino wool scarf collection.

 

Discover the stories and embrace the exquisite artistry of each piece in the Mainie wearable art collection.

 

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