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Desert Tracks Aboriginal Art Large Wool Scarf
Desert Tracks Aboriginal Art Large Wool Scarf
Desert Tracks Aboriginal Art Large Wool Scarf
Desert Tracks Aboriginal Art Large Wool Scarf
Desert Tracks Aboriginal Art Large Wool Scarf

Desert Tracks Aboriginal Art Large Wool Scarf

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3 reasons why you'll love a Mainie Aboriginal art merino wool scarf:

 Exceptional Comfort and Versatility: Enjoy the luxurious softness of merino wool, perfect for keeping you warm in cold weather while remaining breathable and suitable for various climates. Its versatility allows you to style it in multiple ways, enhancing any outfit.
Unique and Meaningful Design: Stand out with a distinctive Aboriginal art scarf that adds a stylish touch to your wardrobe. By purchasing, you're supporting Indigenous artists and communities, helping to preserve and promote their rich cultural heritage.
Sustainable and Durable Fashion: Choose an eco-friendly option with merino wool, a renewable resource produced through sustainable practices. Invest in a durable scarf that will remain beautiful and functional for years to come.


  • Australian Merino Wool Scarf 
  • Woolmark Certified 
  • 70cm wide by 180cm long or 27 inches wide by 70 inches long
  • Digitally printed
  • Hand rolled hem 
  • Presented in a handmade box with information about the original artwork and the Aboriginal artist. 
  • Original artwork by Warlpiri Aboriginal artist Valma Nakamara White


The Artwork Story

Warna Jukurrpa

Based on an original artwork by Warlpiri Aboriginal artist, Valma Nakamarra White, the Desert Tracks design depicts a traditional Dreaming story about a mythical serpent ancestor called Warna, who is known as the creator of the main waterways and creeks on the Warlpiri homelands. According to the stories told by the Warlpiri people, the serpent was searching for his lost family and travelled across the desert to be reunited with them. The tracks of his tail on the ground formed the creeks and waterways. Valma grew up listening to her mother and father's Jukurrpa stories while watching her family paint. 

Artist details

Valma Nakamarra White

Valma Nakamarra White was born in 1997 in Alice Springs Hospital, the closest hospital to Yuendumu, a remote Aboriginal community located 290 km north-west of Alice Springs in the NT of Australia. Valerie was born into a family of artists. Her mother is Sabrina Napangardi Granites and her Grandmother is Alma Nungarrayi Granites, both established artists who have exhibited in Australia and overseas. Valma grew up listening to her mother and father’s Jukurrpa stories while watching her family paint. She went to the local school in Yuendumu, finishing off her studies at Yirara College, an Aboriginal boarding college in Alice Springs. When she finished school she worked on the Mt Theo Program and on a Walpriri Media project. She is married and has a little baby girl Cerella, born in 2013.

Valma began painting with Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation, an Aboriginal owned and governed art centre located in Yuendumu, in 2013. She paints her father’s Jukurrpa, Warna Jukurrpa (Snake Dreaming) that relates to her homeland, Mijirlparnta (Mission Creek). These stories have been passed down over the generations for millennia and relate directly to the land, its features and the plants and animals that inhabit it. Valma uses an unrestricted palette to depict a modern interpretation of her traditional culture.

When Valma is not painting she enjoys her home and is ‘house proud’ creating a clean home to share with family and friends, especially when watching TV. She also works occasionally at the art centre assisting with day to day activities. On weekends she sometimes goes hunting with her family.

       

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      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.

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      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.