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Storm Bird Modal - Scarf

Sale price$79.95 AUD

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  • 100% Modal
  • Vegan Friendly Material
  • Digitally printed
  • 25cm wide by 170cm long
  • Presented with information about the original artwork and Aboriginal Artist
  • Royalties from sales are paid to the artist

 

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 Storm Bird design is based on an original painting by highly esteemed Warlpiri Aboriginal artist, Christine Nakamarra Curtis, and depicts a traditional Dreaming story called Ngapa Jukurrpa. The story was handed down to the artist through many generations of her Warlpiri ancestors over tens of thousands of years. The Ngapa Jukurrka (Water Dreaming) story tells of how smoke rising from a fire formed a large storm cloud. A bird carried the storm over the desert where it fell as rain.

Learn more about the artist, Christine Nakamarra Curtis at:

https://www.mainie.com.au/pages/christine-nakamarra-curtis

Storm Bird Modal Scarf
Storm Bird Modal Scarf Sale price$79.95 AUD

Artist details

Christine Nakamarra Curtis

Christine was born into a family of artists and spent most of her childhood at a very remote outstation community called Nyirripi located in the desert country of Central Australia. Christine is one of seven sisters. Nyirripi is located about 150km south west of the Aboriginal community of Yuendumu. Yuendumu is the home of the internationally acclaimed Warlukurlangu Aboriginal Artists Corporation. Yuendumu lies around 300 km northwest of Alice Springs in the vast Tanami Desert region and has a population of about 800. The community is located within the traditional homelands of the Warlpiri Aboriginal people and includes numerous outstations.

Christine began painting with the Warlukurlangu Artists in 2007. Warlukurlangu supports Warlpiri artists to preserve their cultural heritage and to earn income from their work. Christine paints her grandparent’s Dreaming on her mother’s side. The Dreaming stories depicted by Christine relate directly to her land, its features and the plants and animals that inhabit it. These sacred stories have been passed down through many generations of her ancestors over thousands of years.

“I like the patterns and all those colours, and the stories. Watching family painting, they show you the Dreaming.”

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