Medicine Tree | Silk Scarf
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Product Description
Authentic Aboriginal art. Luxurious pure silk. Meaningful Australian style.
Elegant, vibrant and rich with cultural meaning, the Medicine Tree Dreaming Silk Scarf is a wearable artwork featuring an authentic Aboriginal art design by esteemed Warlpiri artist Geraldine Napangardi Granites.
Created in Mainie’s signature style Luxurious, Authentic, Unique this exquisite pure silk scarf brings together ancient Aboriginal storytelling, contemporary Australian fashion and ethical design in one beautifully refined accessory.
The design is inspired by the Mina Mina Jukurrpa, a time-honoured Dreaming story about a place located on the traditional homelands of the Warlpiri people in the remote Tanami Desert region of Central Australia.
Crafted from 100% silk chiffon, this scarf feels soft, light and fluid against the skin. Its generous 65cm x 180cm size creates an elegant drape, making it effortless to style for travel, resort wear, evening dressing, corporate gifting or everyday luxury.
Unlike ordinary fashion accessories, every Mainie scarf carries a real story. Each design is created from authentically licensed Aboriginal artwork, with royalties paid to the artist. Your purchase supports ethical collaboration with Aboriginal artists and helps keep authentic Indigenous art, culture and storytelling visible, valued and respected.
This is more than a silk scarf. It is a luxurious Australian keepsake, a meaningful gift and a beautiful way to wear art with purpose.
Wear it as art. Gift it with meaning. Treasure it for years.
Why you’ll love it
Authentic Aboriginal art design
Features original artwork by respected Warlpiri artist Geraldine Napangardi Granites, transforming a sacred Medicine Tree Dreaming story into elegant contemporary fashion.
Pure silk luxury
Handcrafted from 100% silk chiffon for a soft, lightweight feel and graceful, flowing drape.
Ethically created
The artwork is authentically licensed, with royalties paid to the Aboriginal artist.
Designed in Australia
A sophisticated Australian fashion piece inspired by ancient culture, desert Country and timeless style.
Sustainable natural fibre
Silk is a natural, biodegradable fibre, making it a more considered alternative to synthetic fashion accessories.
Beautifully giftable
Presented with information about the original artwork and Aboriginal artist, making it an exceptional Australian gift with story, beauty and cultural meaning.
Product details
- 100% silk chiffon
- Digitally printed to capture the vivid detail of the original artwork
- Hand-rolled hem
- Generously sized at 65cm wide x 180cm long
- Presented with information about the original artwork and Aboriginal artist
- Royalties paid to the artist
- Designed in Australia
The Artwork Story
Mina Mina Jukurrpa - Ngalyipi
The vivid colours showcased in this design beautifully capture the unique beauty of the Australian Outback - the desert awakening as long-awaited rains bring life to its parched landscape.
Within this intricate artwork is the ancient Warlpiri Dreaming story of Mina Mina Jukurrpa, also known as Medicine Tree Dreaming. The design is inspired by traditional ceremonial body art decorations that have been passed down through countless generations of the artist’s Warlpiri ancestors.
The Mina Mina story follows a group of Warlpiri women as they journey across the desert, gathering ngalyipi, or snake vine. This sacred vine has long been used by Warlpiri women in ceremony and also has traditional medicinal uses.
For the artist, Geraldine Napangardi Granites, this story is deeply personal. Born and raised in Yuendumu, a remote Aboriginal community 290 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs, Geraldine is strongly connected to her Warlpiri heritage. She descends from esteemed Warlukurlangu Artists founders Paddy Japaljarri Sims and Bessie Nakamarra Sims, and her work reflects the cultural knowledge, stories and artistic traditions passed down through her family.
Geraldine’s distinctive painting style has been influenced by celebrated Aboriginal artist Judy Napangardi Watson. Drawing inspiration from Judy’s Mina Mina stories, an important women’s Dreaming narrative, Geraldine continues to evolve her own contemporary interpretation of traditional Warlpiri culture.
Through this scarf, an ancient Warlpiri Dreaming story is transformed into a luxurious piece of contemporary Australian fashion.
About the Artist
Geraldine Napangardi Granites
Geraldine Napangardi Granites is a respected Warlpiri artist whose work reflects her deep connection to Country, culture and the Dreaming stories passed down through generations.
Her Medicine Tree Dreaming design is visually striking and culturally meaningful - a beautiful expression of women’s ceremony, sacred vine, desert Country and ancestral journey.
Learn more about the artist, Geraldine Napangardi Granites:
https://www.mainie.com.au/pages/geraldine-napangardi-granites
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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 Buckman
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
Customer Reviews
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 Buckman
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
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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.