
Ethical & Sustainable Fashion: Mainie’s Modal Scarf Collection
At Mainie, we believe fashion should tell a story - your story, the story of Australia’s rich Aboriginal cultural heritage and the story of conscientious, ethical choices.
Introducing Mainie’s Vegan-Friendly Modal Scarf Collection - a celebration of wearable art that brings together ethical fashion and authentic Aboriginal Dreamtime designs.
Beautifully lightweight, luxuriously soft to touch and entirely cruelty-free, each Modal scarf is a meaningful statement of style with purpose.
Why Choose Mainie’s Modal Scarves?
Vegan-Friendly Sustainable
Made from plant-based fibres, Modal is a naturally breathable, biodegradable fabric that is soft, durable and gentle on the environment. It’s perfect for those seeking stylish, eco-conscious alternatives to animal-derived textiles like silk or wool.
Authentic Aboriginal Designs
Every Mainie Modal scarf is adorned with an Authentic Aboriginal Artwork, ethically sourced under licence agreements with Aboriginal-owned art centres. The artists retain copyright to their original works and receive royalty payments from every Mainie piece made.

The Perfect Australian Gift
Beautifully presented in a handmade gift box and accompanied by information about the artwork and the Aboriginal artist, Mainie Modal scarves make thoughtful and lasting gifts that share a genuine piece of Australia’s living cultural heritage.

Styling Tips: How to Wear Your Modal Scarf
Mainie’s Modal scarves are incredibly versatile:
- Parisian Knot: Fold in half, drape around your neck and pull the ends through the loop.
- Neck Tie: Style it like a chic tie over a crisp white shirt for sophisticated elegance.
- Headscarf: Tie it around your head for a pop of colour and individual style.
- Bag Accent: Loop it around the handle of your handbag for instant designer flair.
- Waist Tie: Use as a belt to add colour to wardrobe basics.
Style Inspiration: Pair your Modal scarf with jeans, a simple tee and sneakers for a relaxed, creative vibe. Team it with a classic little black dress for a gallery-opening-worthy look.
Discover the Dreaming Stories Behind Each Design
Each Mainie Modal scarf showcases an exquisite original artwork, deeply connected to the artist’s heritage, Country and culture.

Purple Connections | Natasha Davui
A visual representation of the unbreakable physical and spiritual connections Aboriginal people have to their home and family, even when travelling far from Country. The vibrant colours represent the strength and beauty of women.
About the Artist:
Natasha Davui is a talented contemporary Aboriginal artist based in tropical North Queensland. With a deep-rooted connection to her culture, Natasha’s art reflects her pride in her heritage and her commitment to celebrating the role of women in Aboriginal society. Her works often depict stories of family, strength and belonging, drawing inspiration from both her ancestral roots and her life in modern Australia.

Sacred Ceremony | Evelyn Nampijinpa Daniels
Depicts the Watiya-Warnu Jukurrpa, a traditional Warlpiri women’s Dreaming story about collecting seeds used for medicine. The seeds from the Watiya-Warnu trees are ground into flour or mixed into medicinal preparations. A large ceremonial ground painting forms part of the sacred rituals.
About the Artist:
Born in 1956, Evelyn Nampijinpa Daniels is a highly respected senior Warlpiri artist from Yuendumu, a remote Aboriginal community 290 km northwest of Alice Springs. She has been painting with Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation since 2001. Evelyn’s works depict sacred Dreaming stories passed down over the millenia from her Warlpiri ancestors and are exhibited in prestigious galleries across Australia and overseas. She is renowned for her intricate detailing and strong cultural integrity.

Fire & Rain | Phyllis Napurrurla Williams
Inspired by the Ngapa Jukurrpa, this traditional Water Dreaming story tells how a bird carried a storm cloud over the desert, bringing life-giving rain. Water is sacred to the desert-dwelling Warlpiri people and is a recurring theme in their ceremonial art and storytelling.
About the Artist:
Phyllis Napurrurla Williams is a traditional Warlpiri artist who paints with the acclaimed Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation. Residing in Yuendumu, Phyllis draws upon ancient ceremonial stories passed down through countless generations of her family. Her paintings capture the spiritual essence of her desert homeland, using bold designs and vibrant colours to bring Dreaming stories to life.

Rain Bird | Vivienne Nakamarra Kelly
Resplendent in the glorious, sun-drenched colours of the Australian Outback, Vivienne’s original artwork portrays another interpretation of Ngapa Jukurrpa, handed down to her through many generations of her Warlpiri ancestors. The Water Dreaming story celebrates the life-giving rains that bring abundance to the desert lands.
About the Artist:
Vivienne Nakamarra Kelly is an accomplished Aboriginal artist from Yuendumu. She is a member of the Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation, where she paints the traditional Dreaming stories of her Country. Vivienne’s works reflect her deep cultural knowledge and strong family connections, with art being an integral part of her community life.

Storm Bird | Christine Nakamarra Curtis
Another beautiful depiction of the Ngapa Jukurrpa, the Storm Bird design tells of how smoke from a fire rose into the sky and formed a large storm cloud. A bird carried the storm over the desert until it fell as life-giving rain, symbolising the vital importance of water in Warlpiri culture.
About the Artist:
Christine Nakamarra Curtis is a distinguished Warlpiri artist from Yuendumu, renowned for her vibrant and expressive paintings. She paints with Warlukurlangu Artists and brings a distinctive energy to her works, combining contemporary aesthetics with deep respect for traditional Dreaming stories handed down through generations of her family.

Cockatoo Creek | Alicka Napanangka Brown
A visual representation of the Yarla Jukurrpa (Bush Potato Dreaming), this design depicts Warlpiri women’s traditional food gathering customs on their homelands at Cockatoo Creek in the remote Tanami Desert. The story is part of a rich tradition of Aboriginal women’s ancestral knowledge related to Country, food and survival.
About the Artist:
Alicka Napanangka Brown is an emerging Aboriginal artist from Yuendumu. As the daughter and granddaughter of renowned Aboriginal artists, Alicka has grown up immersed in cultural storytelling and painting. She began creating works with Warlukurlangu Artists at just 14 years old. Alicka brings a vibrant contemporary flair to traditional Dreaming stories, infusing her work with bold colours and patterns that reflect her artistic lineage and youthful creativity.
Why Mainie?
- Ethical Luxury: Supporting Aboriginal artists with royalties
- Authentic Art: Licensed through Aboriginal-owned art centres
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Eco-Friendly: Vegan-friendly, biodegradable Modal textile
- Meaningful Gifts: Thoughtfully presented, proudly Australian
With Mainie’s Modal scarf collection, your everyday outfits can become vibrant expressions of ethical, sustainable style.
Shop the collection now and let your style reflect your eco-conscious values: Mainie Modal Scarf Collection
Founded in 2012, by Gunggari Aboriginal woman, Charmaine (Mainie) Saunders, Mainie Australia is a Supply Nation Certified Indigenous Owned Business and an Indigenous Art Code Member.