Storm Cloud Dreaming: An Ancient Dreamtime Story Brought to Life on Luxurious Silk
Mainie’s Storm Cloud Dreaming scarf invites you to journey across the desert and into the heart of an ancient Dreaming story — all in the timeless elegance of pure silk chiffon.
Handcrafted from 100% pure silk, this beautiful scarf is more than just a fashion statement — it is a piece of living culture and a tribute to the artistry of Christine Nakamarra Curtis, a proud Warlpiri woman from the remote Tanami Desert region of Central Australia.
A Story from the Heart of the Dreaming
The inspiration behind Storm Cloud Dreaming is the time-honoured Warlpiri Water Dreaming story, Ngapa Jukurrpa, passed down through countless generations over tens of thousands of years. Christine’s artwork captures the moment a large storm cloud, formed from the smoke of a fire, was carried across the desert by a bird until it became too heavy and fell to the earth as rain.
Christine’s original painting is alive with spiritual symbolism — flowing patterns and dramatic colours that represent clouds, flooded waters and soakages — all deeply connected to her ancestral homelands.
Christine paints her grandparent’s Dreaming, and every brushstroke pays homage to her unique artistic heritage.
Essential Elegance for the Stylish Traveller
Light as air and luxuriously soft, the Storm Cloud Dreaming silk scarf is the ultimate travel essential for discerning women who value simplicity, comfort and versatility on the go.
Designed to fold conveniently into hand luggage or tie stylishly to a handbag, a Mainie silk scarf will always be ready to instantly add a touch of individual flair to your look.
Generously sized at 67.5cm x 180cm (26” x 70”), this exquisite wearable art piece will adapt readily to every leg of your journey:
- Loop it around your neck for an effortlessly chic look while sightseeing, brunching or browsing boutique-lined streets.
- Drape it over your shoulders as a featherlight shawl for breezy evening strolls on the promenade deck or for in-flight comfort.
- Style it over a swimsuit or as a throw-on-and-go resort wrap for easy poolside glamour.
- Pair with a soft silky blouse, black pants and heels for an instant after-five upgrade to take you seamlessly from daytime to evening.
Why You Will Love It
- Luxuriously Lightweight: Silk chiffon is soft, breathable and glides over your skin like air.
- Digitally Printed Wearable Art: Faithfully captures the fine detail and vivid colours of Christine’s original painting.
- Hand-Finished Refinement: Features a delicately hand-rolled hem — a mark of true artisanship.
- Ethically Made: Produced in accordance with the Indigenous Art Code, with royalties paid directly to Christine, supporting her, her family and her community.
- Thoughtful Gift: Carefully presented in a handmade gift box with information about the artist and the artwork’s cultural provenance.
Fashion With Purpose
The Storm Cloud Dreaming scarf is much more than just a piece of wearable art — it is a tangible and meaningful celebration of the world’s oldest continuous living culture.
Whether you're dressing up for a night out or adding a personalised touch to an understated travel look, this scarf offers more than style — it carries with it an enduring connection to a sacred story that has endured through the ages.
Celebrate beauty. Honour tradition. Wear a story that’s been 65,000 years in the making.
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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.
