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The Perfect Australian Gift 2025 – Luxurious, Authentic & Unique
Luxurious – Authentic – Unique Are you searching for a truly Australian gift to send to loved ones overseas this Christmas? Look no further than Mainie Australia, where timeless Aboriginal art meet...
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Alicka Napanangka Brown: Sharing Warlpiri Dreaming Stories from Australia’s Heart
Mainie Australia is honoured to collaborate with gifted young Warlpiri artist, Alicka Napanangka Brown, whose work embodies the enduring strength and beauty of one of the world’s oldest living cult...
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Mainie: The Perfect Australian Gift This Christmas
Authentic Aboriginal Art. Ethical Luxury. Meaningful Giving. As the festive season approaches, we are all searching for gifts that mean something - pieces that tell a story, celebrate connection, a...
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Significant Events for Indigenous Australians in November
November is a month of remembrance and reflection for Indigenous Australians - a time to honour resilience, mourn injustice and acknowledge the truth of our shared history. This blog revisits pivot...
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Ikara – The Heart of the Flinders Ranges: A Living First Nations Heritage Site
Rising from the South Australian outback, the Ikara–Flinders Ranges embody breathtaking beauty and ancient Aboriginal heritage. For the Adnyamathanha people, Ikara - meaning “meeting place” - is a ...
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Mainie Australia: An Enduring First Nations Business Model
Mainie Australia stands as a model of enduring First Nations enterprise - a business built on ethical foundations, creative integrity and unshakeable resilience. By melding ancient Dreaming stori...
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What Art Royalties Mean for Aboriginal Women Artists
Photo courtesy of Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation, Yuendumu, Northern Territory For many Aboriginal women living in remote Outback communities, art provides one of the few opportuniti...
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Where to Buy Authentic Aboriginal Art: Australia’s Most Acclaimed First Nations Art Fairs
Australia is home to a vibrant calendar of First Nations art fairs that bring community-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art centres together under one roof. These events are the best pl...
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Spring Into Effortless Style with Mainie
Lightweight, luxurious and timeless – scarves that move effortlessly with the seasons. As the glorious mid-Spring season unfolds, our wardrobes shift with the rhythm of the days. Crisp mornings, wa...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in October
The events of October remind us of the resilience and strength of Indigenous Australians amidst a history marked by violence, dispossession and struggle. From the tragedies of the frontier wars t...
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Lake Mungo: An Ancient and Sacred Landscape of Global Significance
Lake Mungo is not only an archaeological treasure, it is a living testament to the unbroken connection between Aboriginal people and Country. It challenges us to rethink human history, to acknowled...
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Mainie’s Vegan-Friendly Modal Scarf Collection: Wearable Art with a Conscience
At Mainie, we believe fashion should be more than just beautiful - it should make people feel good too. From the very beginning, our vision has been to create a unique fusion of authentic Aborigina...
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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 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
Introducing Australian Cultural Heritage to the World
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.