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Uluru – The story continues…
Uluru - The Heart of Australia In a previous blog, I recalled my first visit to the unique wonder that is Uluru. That introduction had a lasting effect on both my wife and I, and we have returned s...
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Investing in Corporate Art
Mainie Aboriginal Art Gallery, 81 - 91 Scott Street, Bungalow, Cairns At the Mainie Aboriginal Art Gallery in Cairns, we specialise in original artworks by highly esteemed Aboriginal artists from t...
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Mainie - The Perfect Australian Gift
Luxurious - Authentic - Unique Are you looking for the perfect gift to send to friends and family who are overseas this Christmas? Mainie has a stunning collection of uniquely Australian fashions ...
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Uluru: The Heart of the Australian Outback
Uluru rises out of the Outback landscape Almost every superlative in the English language could be applied to the wonder that is Uluru. Even the most gifted writers in the world have struggled to f...
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Best Gifts for the Well-Dressed Man
Are you looking to find the perfect gift for a man with a sense of style? Mainie offers a fine selection of fashionable gift options created especially for the man who dresses to impress. Mainie T...
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The five most frequently asked questions about Mainie
Everything you wanted to know about Mainie Australia 1. What does the name Mainie mean? Mainie is the childhood nickname of our co-founder, Charmaine Saunders. When Charmaine was developing her in...
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Four top reasons why you will love our Mainie silk tops
Mainie Silk Tops: Desert Journey, Water Bird, Women’s Journey, Journey of a Woman’s Strength Loved by stylish women around the world, our gorgeous Mainie Tops are a wonderful and unique merging of ...
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Mainie – Taking Pride in What We Do
Mainie is a unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion At Mainie we take pride in the exceptional service we offer to our customers. We stand proudly behind an assurance of hi...
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Fashion Treasures: The Silk Wrap
“Journey of a Woman’s Strength” Silk Chiffon Wrap Fashion treasures are ageless pieces that are always with us. They never go out of style but become more loved and appreciated over time. Our fashi...
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Customer Satisfaction Always
Mainie Founders – Denis Keeffe and Charmaine Saunders By Denis Keeffe My wife, Charmaine Saunders is the co-founder of Mainie Australia. Charmaine recently wrote about the absolute essential ingred...
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Five Lessons I Learned in My First Five Years of Business
Surviving the first five years Five years ago, in August 2015, my husband and partner, Denis Keeffe and I launched our Aboriginal Australian fashion and gift brand, Mainie. Although we both...
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How to Choose the Perfect Gift for a Woman
Men often purposefully avoid the decision of what to give as a gift to a woman. In trying to determine what gift will be appreciated by the recipient, I use tricks to elicit clues that I think are ...
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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.