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Stories Handed Down Through Many Generations
Mainie is founded on a commitment to support Aboriginal women living in isolated communities in Central Australia. Through our creative collaborations with Aboriginal art centres, we provide opport...
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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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The Mainie Story: A unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion
Mainie brings together the world’s oldest unbroken art traditions and the finest fashion textiles including pure silk, super-soft Woolmark Australian Merino wool and vegan-friendly Modal to crea...
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The 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 collectio...
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Mainie: An Official Provider to the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Mainie is heading to Dubai After a whirlwind six years establishing Mainie as a distinctively Australian fashion brand, our Cairns-based start-up is writing a new chapter this week when we wave goo...
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Mainie: Celebrating the World's Oldest Living Culture
Mainie is much more than just a beautiful scarf… Mainie is a distinctively Australian Aboriginal fashion label which was launched in 2015. When the Mainie trademark was first registered, three word...
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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
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.