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The Ultimate Travel Essential: Mainie Silk Scarves for Effortless Style
For the stylish traveller, the most valuable pieces in a suitcase are the ones that work beautifully in more than one setting. They need to be lightweight, versatile and easy to pack, while still f...
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Ethical Australian Fashion on Sale: Save 30% This June at Mainie
June is the perfect time to invest in fashion that feels as good as it looks. At Mainie Australia, our collection brings together authentic Aboriginal art, premium natural textiles and timeless des...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in June
June carries powerful moments in Australia’s history - from the resistance of Pemulwuy, Tarenorerer and Tongerlongeter, to the landmark Mabo decision, the Myall Creek Massacre, the birth of Charles...
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Mainie Silk Scarves: Wearable Art for the Stylish Traveller
A beautiful scarf earns its place in your wardrobe when it offers more than colour and design. The best ones bring elegance, versatility and meaning to the way you dress. That is exactly what makes...
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Mainie’s Australian Merino Wool Collection: Wearable Art with Meaning
There is something undeniably refined about a beautifully made scarf, especially when it combines artistic meaning with an exceptional natural fibre. Mainie’s Australian Merino Wool Collection fea...
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Mainie Modal Scarves: Ethical Fashion for the Stylish Traveller
For the woman who believes that what she wears should reflect not only her personal style, but also her values, Mainie’s Modal scarf collection offers the perfect finishing touch. Beautiful, vibran...
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Transform Your Space with Meaning: Authentic Aboriginal Art for Contemporary Interiors
Art has the power to shape a space - not just visually, but emotionally. It can ground a room, tell a story, and create a sense of connection that goes far beyond décor. When that art is an origin...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in May
May is a month of reflection in Australia’s shared history - marking moments of loss, resistance and progress. This blog, part of Mainie’s monthly truth-telling series, highlights significant dates...
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From Canvas to Couture: How Artwork Becomes a Mainie Scarf
At Mainie, every scarf begins as a story. Joy Nangala Brown’s original painting, Yumari Jukurrpa, tells the story of a forbidden love between a man and a woman from different clans. Not in a facto...
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Wrap Yourself in Ethical Luxury: Mainie’s Australian Merino Wool Scarves
As the cooler months arrive, style becomes a balance of warmth and elegance - layering pieces that feel as beautiful as they look. A Mainie Woolmark-certified Australian Merino wool scarf embodies ...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in April
April marks a series of important dates in Australia’s history - highlighting events that reflect the resilience, resistance, loss and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. ...
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Wearable Art with Meaning: The Contemporary Aboriginal Designs of Natasha Davui
In the world of ethical fashion, the most meaningful pieces are those that tell a story - pieces that connect us to culture, place and history while bringing beauty, individuality and intention int...
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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
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.