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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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Mainie's Aboriginal Art Silk Scarf

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: Fashion With A Conscience

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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Keeping Culture Alive

“Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but to pass on the flame.”Gustav Mahler

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SEVEN SISTERS ABORIGINAL ART CASHMERE SCARF

Seven Sisters Dreaming

"I want my art to tell the story of my ancestors and be able to  show the world my culture and my traditions" Alma Nungarrayi Granites 

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Authentic Aboriginal Art - Luxurious Australian Wool

Authentic Aboriginal Art - Luxurious Australian Wool

“A Mainie pure wool scarf is so much more than just a beautiful fashion piece. It is a tangible and meaningful celebration of our 60,000-year-old Indigenous cultural heritage and a tribute our shar...

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Mainie: The world's oldest art brought to life on luxurious pure silk

The Mainie silk scarf collection features authentic Aboriginal art designs Each exquisite wearable art piece in the Mainie silk scarf collection is a unique melding of two ancient artisan cultures ...

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The Dreamtime Stories Behind Our Aboriginal Designs

Mainie’s luxury fashion collection of pure Australian Merino wool scarves features authentic Aboriginal art designs by Warlpiri women artists from Central Australia. Every design in the collection ...

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Fresh and Colourful Vegan Fashion

Style Board: Add colour and personality to fashion basics with Mainie's gorgeous vegan-friendly, Aboriginal art design scarves. A simple t-shirt and jeans combination provides the perfect blank can...

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