Red Bark Trees Dreaming: Ethical Luxury for the Stylish Traveller
When it comes to travel essentials for the modern, stylish woman, there are a few must-haves that never go out of style: comfort, versatility and timeless elegance.
Mainie’s Red Bark Trees Dreaming Australian Merino wool scarf ticks every one of those boxes—while also offering something rare and deeply meaningful: a connection to Australia’s ancient Indigenous cultural heritage.
Crafted from the finest Woolmark-certified pure Australian Merino wool, this exquisite wearable art piece is more than just a scarf—it’s a celebration of culture, sustainability and ethical fashion.
Exceptional Comfort and Versatility
Whether you're wrapping up on a long-haul flight, layering up on a crisp morning stroll through Paris or adding a pop of colour to your evening look at a gallery opening in New York, this scarf has you covered—literally.
Measuring 70cm by 180cm (27" x 70"), it’s generously sized, yet lightweight and breathable. Merino wool is naturally temperature-regulating, making it ideal for travellers moving between different climates. Style it as a wrap, shawl headscarf, or even a sarong—this is a travel essential that transforms with your needs.
Unique and Meaningful Design
The Red Bark Trees Dreaming scarf features a digitally printed reproduction of original artwork by Warlpiri Aboriginal artist, Nicole Napaljarri Stevens, whose vibrant interpretation of the Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) story brings a stunning visual depth to this luxurious textile.
The richly coloured design pays tribute to Mikanji, a sacred watercourse in the Tanami Desert. After the rains, subterranean soakages form beneath the creek bed, storing life-sustaining water during the dry season. In Warlpiri belief, the spirits of two ancestral women are seen as Ngapiri (river red gums), keeping watch over this precious place.
Wearing this scarf is like carrying a story—a sacred Dreaming that has been passed down through tens of thousands of years, now honoured in a form you can wrap elegantly around your shoulders.
Sustainable and Ethical Fashion with Purpose
Mainie isn’t fast fashion—it’s fashion with integrity. Made from renewable, biodegradable Merino wool, the Red Bark Trees Dreaming scarf reflects a commitment to sustainability.
Mainie works in ethical partnership with Aboriginal artists and art centres, ensuring royalties are paid directly to the artists and their communities. Nicole Stevens paints with the world-renowned Warlukurlangu Artists in Yuendumu, an art centre that plays a vital role in preserving Warlpiri language and culture.
When you purchase this scarf, you’re not only investing in a luxurious, timeless accessory, you’re also helping to keep ancient stories alive and thriving in the modern world.
The Perfect Gift
Presented in a beautiful handmade gift box, complete with information detailing the artwork’s provenance and Nicole’s artist biography, this scarf makes a truly memorable and meaningful gift.
Whether for a milestone birthday, a thank-you present, or a special treat for yourself, it’s an elegant, heartfelt gesture that supports Indigenous artists and celebrates Australian First Nations culture.
A Must-Have for the Conscientious, Stylish Traveller
In a world full of mass-produced fashion, the Red Bark Trees Dreaming Merino wool scarf stands apart. It’s authentic, ethical, unique and designed to last a lifetime—a timeless companion for women who value style, substance and cultural respect.
So, wherever your travels take you—from Outback Australia to the streets of Milan—take a piece of ancient Dreaming with you. Wrap yourself in Mainie and wear the story.
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.
