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Aboriginal Art as a Living Connection to Ancient Tradition and Culture
Mainie’s commitment to ethical and sustainable fashion ensures that these ancient stories continue to be shared with new audiences across the globe. Each scarf bridges the gap between past and pres...
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Mainie: Where Sustainability Meets Timeless Elegance
Choosing Mainie means choosing fashion with a conscience. It’s a commitment to supporting ethical practices, embracing timeless elegance and preserving cultural heritage.
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Hello from Mainie
Our commitment to ethical fashion ensures that every Mainie we create gives back to the artist who designed the original artwork, empowering her, her family and her community.
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Discover the Ethical Elegance of Mainie's Desert Rain Dreaming Silk Scarf
When you choose Mainie's Desert Rain Dreaming silk scarf, you are not just acquiring a beautiful fashion accessory - you are helping to keep alive Australia's 60,000-year-old Indigenous cultural he...
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Mainie Australia: Who We Are, What We Do, and Why We Do It
Mainie merges ancient Indigenous Australian artistry with artisan textile making traditions to create a distinctively Australian fashion and gift brand.
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Wrap yourself in the vibrant colours of Springtime in the Outback
Adorned with authentic Aboriginal Dreamtime designs created by traditional Warlpiri women artists from the remote Tanami Desert region of Central Australia, each lovingly handcrafted Mainie silk sc...
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Fashion Ethics and Sustainability at Mainie Australia
Unlike fast-fashion's disposable ethos, Mainie advocates for mindful consumption. We reject the churn-and-burn cycle of overproduction and end of season clearance sales, opting instead to create ex...
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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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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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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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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.