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Why scarves are an essential travel accessory
Scarves are incredibly versatile travel accessories. They can be worn in various ways, such as around your neck, as a head covering, or even as a shawl or sarong. This versatility allows you to eff...
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What do the shapes and symbols in Aboriginal art mean?
One of the most recognizable styles in Aboriginal art is dot painting, where fine dots are used to create intricate patterns and forms. Dots can represent various things, such as ancestral tracks, ...
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The Mainie Story - Who we are, what we do and why we do it
Every Mainie we make gives back to the Aboriginal woman artist who created the original design, to elevate and empower her, her family and her community.
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Fashion with Purpose
Mainie is a unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion.
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Style Story: The White Shirt
A unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious silk.
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Keeping Culture Alive
“Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but to pass on the flame.”Gustav Mahler
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Mainie: A unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion
"I like painting ‘cause it's my Dreaming. I like to teach kids my Dreaming. I want everyone to know my Dreaming from all over the world. I know and they can know." - Bessie Nakamarra Sims
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Seven Sisters Dreaming
"I want my art to tell the story of my ancestors and be able to show the world my culture and my traditions" Alma Nungarrayi Granites
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Simply Tops
Mainie Silk Kaftan Tops: Water Bird, Desert Journey, Women’s Journey, Journey of a Woman’s Strength Loved by stylish women around the world, our gorgeous Mainie kaftan tops are a fabulous fusion o...
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Mainie: The world's oldest art brought to life on luxurious pure silk
The Mainie silk scarf collection features authentic Aboriginal art designs Each exquisite wearable art piece in the Mainie silk scarf collection is a unique melding of two ancient artisan cultures...
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Mainie: Timeless, Versatile & Meaningful Fashion
At Mainie, we lead by example as "Slow Fashion" advocates. Every one of our exquisite wearable art pieces is consciously designed to be a timeless, versatile and meaningful fashion garment. We str...
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Passing on the flame of Australia's traditional Aboriginal cultural heritage
Sacred Water Dreaming site located on the ancestral homelands of the Warlpiri Aboriginal people in the Tanami Desert region of Central Australia “Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but to pass...
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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
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.