Women’s Journey Dreaming Silk Scarf

 

Wrapped in artistry and cultural significance, Mainie Australia's Women’s Journey Dreaming silk scarf is more than just a luxurious fashion accessory, it is a tangible connection to the world’s oldest living culture. 

 

Featuring an authentic Dreamtime design “Mina Mina Jukurrpa” by highly esteemed Warlpiri artist, Jeanie Napangardi Lewis, this beautifully handcrafted silk chiffon scarf is an exquisite wearable art piece that embodies both ancient traditions and modern style.

 

 

The Story Behind the Art: Jeanie Napangardi Lewis

 

Jeanie Napangardi Lewis was born around 1950 on her ancestral homelands in the Northern Territory. 

 

Jeanie’s traditional country is Mina Mina, west of Yuendumu, a remote Aboriginal community located 290 kms north-west of Alice Springs. 

 

Jeanie’s family lived in the bush around Mina Mina before moving into the Yuendumu community, and then onto an isolated outstation, Nyirrpi, where she lived for many years. 

 

Jeanie married Mickey Jampijinpa Singleton and had two children, a son Eric and a daughter Minnie Napangardi. 

 

Jeanie began painting with the Warlukurlangu Artists in 2005. Warlukurlangu is a world acclaimed Aboriginal owned and governed art centre located in Yuendumu. Founded in 1985, it has long been a stronghold for the preservation of the Warlpiri culture and language. 

 

Jeanie's artworks depict the Dreaming stories that were passed down to her through many generations of her Warlpiri ancestors over tens of thousands of years. Her paintings capture the unique beauty of her desert homelands. Through her art, Jeanie depicts the natural features of her Mina Mina country, including the flora, fauna and bush foods found around the waterholes.

 

Jeanie's Women’s Journey Dreaming design symbolises the travels of Warlpiri women as they moved across their country, gathering food, performing ceremonial rites and collecting ngalyipi (snake vine), which has significant cultural and medicinal uses. As the women journeyed eastward, they shaped the landscape, leaving behind sacred sites that continue to hold deep meaning for their descendants.

 

 

An Heirloom of Ethical Luxury

 

Mainie’s Women’s Journey Dreaming silk scarf is crafted with the utmost respect for Indigenous cultural heritage. The Mina Mina Jukurrpa artwork was ethically acquired and reproduced under licence in accordance with the Indigenous Art Code, ensuring that Jeanie, her family and community receive royalties from every piece made.

 

Presented in a handmade gift box with information about the original artwork’s provenance and Jeanie’s story, this scarf is much more than a fashion statement, it is a genuine heirloom piece that celebrates Australia’s unique 60,000-year-old Indigenous cultural heritage.

 

Pure Silk Elegance & Timeless Versatility

 

Designed for effortless styling, the scarf is generously sized at 65cm wide by 180cm long (26 inches by 70 inches). Lightweight and whisper-soft, it floats elegantly over the shoulders, making it the perfect travel companion—easy to stow in a carry-on bag and versatile enough to complement any outfit.

 

Ways to Wear It:

✨ Tie as a headscarf for a classic look à la Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn.

✨ Drape loosely over the shoulders for effortlessly sophisticated style.

✨ Wrap it as a sarong over swimwear for relaxed resort style.

✨ Wear as a shawl to add a luxurious touch to your evening wear.

✨ Team with denim, a white tee and favourite blazer for a laid-back yet elegant look.

 

A Gift of Cultural Beauty

 

Whether as a cherished personal piece or a thoughtful heirloom gift, Mainie’s Women’s Journey Dreaming silk scarf is a lasting and meaningful tribute to the world’s oldest continuous living culture. Each drape of the fabric tells a story—of the land, of ancient artistry and of timeless beauty.

 

Learn more about this unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion at www.mainie.com.au/products/womens-journey-dreaming-large-aboriginal-art-silk-scarf

 

Founded in 2012, by Gunggari Aboriginal woman, Charmaine (Mainie) Saunders, 
Mainie Australia is a Supply Nation Certified Indigenous Owned Business and an
Indigenous Art Code Member.