Mainie’s Exclusive New Modal Scarves: Waves & Waterholes - Wearable Art With Meaning

This season, Mainie introduces two stunning additions to our collection that celebrate the beauty of First Nations culture and sustainable fashion: the Waves and Waterholes Modal scarves, designed by talented Aboriginal artist Natasha Davui. 

These luxurious accessories aren’t just fashion pieces - they are wearable stories enriched by deep cultural connection and crafted with ethics and sustainability at their core.

Natasha Davui, a Gunggari Djabugay Aboriginal artist, sharing timeless stories of the natural environment and her connection to Country through art.

Meet the Artist - Natasha Davui

Natasha Davui is a proud Gunggari and Djabugay woman from Far North Queensland whose artwork reflects her rich connection to Country, culture and community. 

Her original designs bring to life the movement of sea currents and the tranquil serenity of inland waterholes - motifs that honour the environment, ancestral wisdom and the spirit of life itself. 

Natasha’s work bridges tradition and contemporary style, giving each scarf a powerful narrative that resonates beyond fashion. These pieces make perfect gifts for those who appreciate meaningful design with genuine cultural integrity.

Sustainable Luxury: The Modal Difference

These scarves are 100% Modal - a plant-based, vegan-friendly textile known for its silky softness and fluid drape. 

Modal is naturally derived from renewable beechwood and other plant sources, offering a beautiful alternative to animal-derived silks and wools for conscious fashion lovers. 

With generous sizing and an effortless feel, each scarf can be styled in multiple ways - from elegant wraps to chic belts or headpieces - instantly elevating everyday outfits with artistic flair and ecological mindfulness.

Waves by Aboriginal artist Natasha Davui, inspired by the movement of water and enduring cultural connection.

Waves - Movement, Harmony & Ocean Spirit

The Waves design celebrates the rhythm and elegance of water in motion. Inspired by the ocean’s currents and the graceful flow of waves, Natasha translates the sea’s energy into gentle patterns and harmonious colours that evoke calm strength. Waves invites the wearer to feel connected to nature and the eternal pulse of water that shapes our world. 

Whether worn with a breezy linen dress or layered over coastal resort wear, Waves is the perfect accessory for seasons of seaside escapes or city getaways.

Elevate your style with Mainie’s Waterholes Modal scarf – wearable Aboriginal art by Natasha Davui, ethically made and eco-friendly.

Waterholes - Serenity, Renewal & Country Connections

Drawing from the life-giving pools found across Australia’s landscapes, Waterholes reflects the tranquil beauty and spiritual significance of freshwater billabongs. 

Cool blues and aqua tones ripple across the fabric, echoing the way water sustains life.

This Waterholes design carries both the calm strength of nature and the cultural importance of water as a source of story, survival and spirit in First Nations cultures.

Ethical Fashion With Purpose

Mainie’s commitment to ethical collaborations with Aboriginal women artists means every scarf is produced under formal licensing agreements that align with the Indigenous Art Code, ensuring artists’ cultural rights are respected and upheld. 

Each piece comes with information about the original artwork and the artist’ story. Royalties are paid directly to the creators - empowering women, their families and their communities. 

By choosing Mainie, you are investing in fashion that gives back - a genuine connection between style, story and social impact.

Ethical Aboriginal art meets sustainable luxury in Mainie’s Waves and Waterholes Modal scarves by Natasha Davui, crafted from plant-based fibres.

Style With Meaning

Whether you are dressing for travel, daily elegance, or gifting something truly special, Waves and Waterholes are more than accessories - they are conversations you can wear. 

With their sustainable fabric and culturally rich artistry, these Modal scarves embody Mainie’s ethos: fashion with integrity, purpose and beauty. 

Explore the full collection online - and wrap yourself in art that matters.

Founded in 2012 by Gunggari Aboriginal woman Charmaine (Mainie) Saunders, Mainie Australia is a proud Supply Nation Certified Indigenous-Owned Business and a committed Member of the Indigenous Art Code.