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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in August
For Australia's First Nations people, August is a time for solemn remembrance, deep reflection and continuing resistance. From the unwavering resolve of leaders like Vincent Lingiari and Lowitja O'...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in June
The stories remembered in June, from the death of Pemulwuy in 1802 to the launch of the NT Intervention in 2007, span more than two centuries, yet they are linked by a common thread: the ongoing st...
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Budj Bim: A Living Legacy of Innovation, Resilience and Cultural Heritage
The extraordinary Budj Bim landscape is home to the remains of an ancient aquaculture system that pre-dates the Egyptian pyramids. Engineered by the Gunditjmara people over thousands of years, this...
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Mainie Silk Scarves: A Unique Melding of Authentic Aboriginal Art and Luxurious Silk
Every Mainie scarf is a unique melding of two age-old cultures: Australia's 65,000-year-old Aboriginal arts heritage and time-honoured silk-making traditions that originated in China over 4,700 yea...
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Timeless and Meaningful Fashion: The Mainie Australian Merino Wool Scarf Collection
The Mainie Merino collection honours two enduring elements of Australia’s national identity: its 65,000-year-old Indigenous cultural heritage and the Merino wool industry, a part of the nation’s hi...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in March
The events of March highlight the strength, resilience and determination of First Nations Australians in the face of adversity. These anniversaries not only commemorate past struggles but also call...
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Mainie Merino Wool Scarves: Timeless and Meaningful Style
Each scarf in Mainie’s Merino wool collection is meticulously handcrafted with Woolmark-certified Merino wool, ensuring unparalleled softness and lightweight comfort. These scarves not only epitomi...
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Keeping the Water Dreaming Alive: Mainie's Collaboration with Warlpiri Women Artists
Mainie Australia’s collaboration with traditional Warlpiri women artists is a unique and meaningful melding of cultural preservation and ethical fashion. Through the artistry of the Warlpiri women,...
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Australia: Home to the World's Oldest Continuous Living Culture
Indigenous Australians have a profound spiritual and physical connection to their ancestral homelands. Their knowledge systems are deeply tied to the natural environment, encompassing astronomy, l...
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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
Introducing Australian Cultural Heritage to the World
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.