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Cockatoo Creek Dreaming Scarf: A Timeless Story, A Thoughtful Gift

Looking for a meaningful gift that is as beautiful as it is ethical? 

Discover Mainie’s Cockatoo Creek Dreaming Scarf - a soft, luxurious fashion accessory that blends timeless style with ancient storytelling. 

Sustainably made from Modal, a naturally biodegradable, plant derived textile, it is an exquisite wearable art piece that celebrates Australia unique Indigenous cultural heritage.

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An Ancient Story, Authentically Told

The elegant design on the Cockatoo Creek Dreaming Scarf isn’t just decorative, it tells a sacred story. 

Created by Alicka Napanangka Brown, an emerging Warlpiri Aboriginal artist from the remote Central Australian community of Yuendumu, this artwork is steeped in tradition and meaning.

Titled Yarla Jukurrpa (Bush Potato Dreaming), the design is inspired by Cockatoo Creek, a culturally significant site on Warlpiri Country where women have gathered bush foods like Yarla (bush potato) and Wapirti (bush carrot) for generations.

Alicka’s intricate patterns evoke the spirit of the desert landscape, telling stories of survival, connection to Country and the enduring strength of culture. 

All Mainie designs are ethically licensed under the Indigenous Art Code, ensuring the artist retains copyright and receives royalties. 

When you wear a Mainie scarf, you are helping to support Aboriginal women artists and preserve their cultural heritage.

Eco-Friendly, Vegan-Friendly, Travel-Friendly

Crafted from luxuriously soft Modal, a sustainable natural fabric made from beechwood pulp, the Cockatoo Creek Dreaming Scarf is as kind to the planet as it is to your skin.

Durable and crush resistant, this lightweight scarf stows easily into any travel bag or handbag, ready to elevate your look wherever you go.

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Effortless Styling for Every Occasion

Whether you're on a city break or a beachside escape, the Cockatoo Creek Dreaming Scarf adds colour and cultural charm to any outfit. Here are some of our favourite ways to wear it:

💙 Tie it in a bow around your neck to elevate a plain top

💙 Style it as a headband for a splash of vibrant colour

💙 Attach to your handbag for an artistic touch

With its glorious colours drawn from natural desert environment of the artist’s traditional Warlpiri homelands, Cockatoo Creek Dreaming Scarf pairs beautifully with everything from casual denim to crisp tailoring.

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A Truly Australian Gift

Looking for a unique gift that speaks of place, purpose and pride? 

The Cockatoo Creek Modal Scarf is a wearable artwork, a piece of Australia you can carry with you, or gift to someone special.

  • Ethically made
  • Culturally meaningful
  • Sustainably crafted

It is more than a scarf; it is a story you can wear.

🛍️ Explore the Cockatoo Creek Dreaming Modal Scarf: Shop Now

Written by Charmaine Saunders

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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

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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.