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Fire & Rain Modal - Scarf

Sale price$79.95 AUD

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  •     100% Modal
  •    Vegan Friendly Material
  •   Digitally printed silk
  • 25cm wide by 170cm long
  •  Artwork and artist information card
  • Royalties are paid to the artist with every item sold

 

Add colour and personality to fashion basics with Mainie's gorgeous vegan-friendly, Aboriginal art design scarves.

 

The Mainie Modal scarf collection offers a colourful array of eye-catching wearable art pieces that will effortlessly transform the routine pairing of fashion staples like a cotton t-shirt with a pair of blue jeans into a super chic look.

Twist, knot, tie, belt or bow, an infinitely versatile Mainie Modal scarf can be worn in almost any manner of ways to put your own personal style stamp on everyday wardrobe basics.  

­­­­­Made from a natural plant-based textile, these exquisite wearable art pieces are designed especially for socially conscious fashion lovers who are seeking ecologically sustainable alternatives to animal-derived products such as silk and wool.  

 

The Artwork Story

The Fire & Rain design is based on an original painting by traditional Warlpiri artist, Phyllis Napurrurla Williams and depicts the Ngapa Jukurrpa, an ancient Warlpiri Water Dreaming story about how smoke from a fire rose into the sky and formed a large storm cloud. A bird picked up the storm on its wings and carried it over the desert country. When the storm became too heavy for the bird to carry, it fell to the ground as rain.  Water is the essence of all life to the desert dwelling Warlpiri people. The coming of the rains at the end of the long dry season is a recurrent theme of many important Warlpiri ceremonies and Dreaming stories.

 

Learn more about the artist, Phyllis Napurrurla Williams at:

https://www.mainie.com.au/pages/phyllis-napurrurla-williams

Fire & Rain Modal Scarf
Fire & Rain Modal Scarf Sale price$79.95 AUD

Artist details

Phyllis Napurrurla Williams

Phyllis Napurrurla Williams was born at Mount Doreen Station, a vast cattle property located in the Tanami Desert region of Central Australia. Phyllis has been painting since 1988 with the Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation, an Aboriginal owned and governed art centre in Yuendumu. Warlukurlangu supports Warlpiri artists to preserve their traditional culture. Phyllis paints Dreamtime stories that have been passed down to her by her parents, and their ancestors before them over tens of thousands of years. Phyllis Napurrurla Williams is an eminent Warlpiri artist and her distinctive artworks are highly sought after by art collectors.

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 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