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As the founder of Mainie, a uniquely Australian luxury fashion brand, I have the privilege of wearing our authentic Aboriginal art designs every day. But among all the treasures in our collection, the Medicine Tree scarf holds a special place in my heart.

The Mainie collection is a testament to the diversity of Aboriginal art, featuring designs by Warlpiri women artists from the remote Tanami Desert region of Central Australia, as well as contemporary Aboriginal women artists from Far North Queensland. This diversity not only showcases the breadth of Indigenous artistic talent but also highlights the unique stories and perspectives of different communities.

As we express our gratitude for the loyalty of our customers, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of improvement. The Mainie team continually seeks ways to enhance the customer experience, recognizing that complacency has no place in our journey. We welcome and encourage suggestions from our valued patrons, inviting them to be an integral part of our ongoing evolution.

The Mainie silk scarf collection represents a beautiful fusion of two ancient cultures: Warlpiri women artists from the remote Tanami Desert region of Central Australia and the skilled artisan silk-makers from the historic Silk Road city of Suzhou in China.

Mainie is committed to applying sustainable fashion principles and practices across our business operations and at every level of our supply chain.

The history of silk making is a fascinating journey that spans thousands of years and encompasses multiple cultures.

Every Mainie we make gives back to the Aboriginal woman artist who created the original design, to elevate and empower her, her family and her community.

The Mainie silk scarf collection features authentic Aboriginal art designs  Each exquisite wearable art piece in the Mainie silk scarf collection is a unique melding of two ancient artisan cultures -...

A unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion Mainie Australia is an Australian Aboriginal company that has been consciously built on a solid foundation of impeccable business ethics...

  Mainie brings together the world’s oldest unbroken art traditions and the finest fashion textiles including pure silk, super-soft Woolmark Australian Merino wool and vegan-friendly Modal to create a distinctively...

At Mainie we strive to be a uniquely Australian fashion label that is recognised for its authentic Aboriginal art designs and socially conscious approach to doing business. There are four...

  The four most frequently asked questions we receive at Mainie:   How and where are Mainie products made?   Where does your Aboriginal art come from?   How are...