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Mina Mina Jukurrpa: A Journey of Wearable Art by Warlpiri Women Artists
Traditional Warlpiri women artists, Geraldine Napangardi Gallagher, Jeanie Napangardi Lewis and Mary Napangardi Gallagher each bring their own unique interpretation of a timeless Dreaming story, th...
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Why a Mainie Australian Merino Wool Scarf is a Must-Have Accessory for the Stylish Traveller
The Mainie Aboriginal art designed, Australian Merino wool scarf is more than just an accessory; it's a fusion of art, culture and fashion that enhances your travel experience. Its generous size, l...
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Celebrating Cultural Heritage and Ethical Fashion: The Mainie Story
Mainie Australia is more than a fashion brand; our story is a testament to the enduring spirit of Aboriginal culture; carefully woven into each garment we make. By supporting Mainie, our customers ...
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Rock Pools Dreaming: Our Most Beloved Mainie Wearable Art Piece
Introducing our most beloved design in the Mainie collection, Rock Pools Dreaming. Perfectly capturing the glorious sun-drenched colours of the Australian Outback, this exquisite wearable art piece...
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Mainie: Investing in Aboriginal Women, their Families and Communities
If you invest in women, it’s been shown time and time again, they invest in everyone else. Melinda French Gates
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Mainie: Bridging Australian Aboriginal Art and Luxury Fashion with Purpose
The Mainie collection is a testament to the diversity of Aboriginal art, featuring designs by Warlpiri women artists from the remote Tanami Desert region of Central Australia, as well as contempora...
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Mainie: A Celebration of Culture, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility in Australian Fashion
Mainie's commitment to sustainable fashion, cultural appreciation, and social responsibility shines through its Australian Merino wool scarf collection, encapsulating the essence of Australia's div...
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Celebrating Excellence: The Mainie Commitment to Quality, Ethics, and Customer Satisfaction
As we express our gratitude for the loyalty of our customers, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of improvement. The Mainie team continually seeks ways to enhance the customer experience, recognizi...
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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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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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Why scarves are an essential travel accessory
Scarves are incredibly versatile travel accessories. They can be worn in various ways, such as around your neck, as a head covering, or even as a shawl or sarong. This versatility allows you to eff...
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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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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.