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Embrace the Essence of Nature: Storm Cloud Dreaming Silk Scarf
The Storm Cloud Dreaming Silk Scarf isn't merely a fashion statement; it's a testament to cultural resilience and time-honoured artisan tradition. With each wear, you carry forward a story of survi...
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Embrace Eco-Friendly Elegance: Mainie's "Cockatoo Creek Dreaming" Modal Scarf
Mainie's "Cockatoo Creek Dreaming" modal scarf offers much more than just a fashion statement; it's a testament to ethical luxury. Perfect for those who seek style with meaning, this scarf embodies...
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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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Mainie: Empowering Aboriginal Women Artists
In the realm of fashion, where trends come and go, Mainie stands out not just for its exquisite designs but for its unwavering commitment to ethical practices and empowering Aboriginal women artist...
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Embracing Ancient Wisdom: How Aboriginal Knowledge Enhances Modern Conservation Efforts
Modern conservation efforts benefit greatly from integrating Aboriginal ecological knowledge. This includes collaborating with Aboriginal communities to apply customary practices in contemporary en...
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Mainie's Vegan-Friendly Modal Scarf Collection
Mainie’s new Modal collection features six exquisite designs by contemporary Aboriginal artists from tropical Far North Queensland and traditional Aboriginal women artists from Australia’s iconic R...
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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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My Favourite Mainie Silk Scarf
As the founder of Mainie, a uniquely Australian luxury fashion brand, I have the privilege of wearing our authentic Aboriginal art designs every day. But among all the treasures in our collection, ...
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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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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.