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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in April
In April, we commemorate the anniversaries of significant events for Australia's First Nations people: ~ April 1789 - The arrival of smallpox in the colony of New South Wales ~ April 1847 - Mass ...
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Mainie's Merino Wool Collection: Luxurious. Authentic. Unique.
A Mainie pure wool scarf is more than a fashion piece; it is a celebration of our 65,000-year-old Indigenous cultural heritage and a tribute to our shared Australian story, says Charmaine Saunders,...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in March
In March, we commemorate the anniversaries of significant events for Australia's First Nations people: ~ 21 - 22 March 1797: The Battle of Parramatta ~ 21 March 1837: Death of Luggenemenener ~ 2...
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A Mainie Aboriginal Art Silk Scarf Is So Much More Than Just Beautiful Fashion
The Mainie silk scarf collection represents a beautiful fusion of two ancient cultures: Warlpiri women artists from the remote Tanami Desert region of Central Australia and the skilled artisan silk...
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Mainie: Ethical & Sustainable Fashion
Mainie is committed to applying sustainable fashion principles and practices across our business operations and at every level of our supply chain.
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Australian Merino - The Finest Wool in the World
Australian Merino wool producers prioritise sustainable and ethical farming practices. These practices not only benefit the environment but also contribute to the overall quality of the wool produced.
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The History of Silk Making
The history of silk making is a fascinating journey that spans thousands of years and encompasses multiple cultures.
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What do the shapes and symbols in Aboriginal art mean?
One of the most recognizable styles in Aboriginal art is dot painting, where fine dots are used to create intricate patterns and forms. Dots can represent various things, such as ancestral tracks, ...
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The Mainie Story - Who we are, what we do and why we do it
Every Mainie we make gives back to the Aboriginal woman artist who created the original design, to elevate and empower her, her family and her community.
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Fashion with Purpose
Mainie is a unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion.
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Style Story: The White Shirt
A unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious silk.
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Keeping Culture Alive
“Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but to pass on the flame.”Gustav Mahler
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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.