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Mainie Silk Scarves: A Unique Melding of Authentic Aboriginal Art and Luxurious Silk
Every Mainie scarf is a unique melding of two age-old cultures: Australia's 65,000-year-old Aboriginal arts heritage and time-honoured silk-making traditions that originated in China over 4,700 yea...
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Timeless and Meaningful Fashion: The Mainie Australian Merino Wool Scarf Collection
The Mainie Merino collection honours two enduring elements of Australia’s national identity: its 65,000-year-old Indigenous cultural heritage and the Merino wool industry, a part of the nation’s hi...
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Mainie: Much More Than Just Beautiful Fashion Scarves
At Mainie, every one of our beautifully handcrafted silk scarves is an exquisite wearable art piece that transcends fashion and celebrates the world's oldest continuous living culture.
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Discover Mainie: Ethical and Sustainable Fashion
At Mainie, style isn’t just about what we wear, it’s about making thoughtful choices that respect people, culture and the planet.
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Why Mainie’s Silk Scarves Are Loved by Stylish Women Around the World
When you wear a Mainie silk scarf, you’re supporting Aboriginal artists and promoting fair and equitable trade practices that have a lasting, positive impact.
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Mainie Merino Wool Scarves: Timeless and Meaningful Style
Each scarf in Mainie’s Merino wool collection is meticulously handcrafted with Woolmark-certified Merino wool, ensuring unparalleled softness and lightweight comfort. These scarves not only epitomi...
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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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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 with Purpose: “Desert Tracks Dreaming” Wool Scarf
Mainie's “Desert Tracks Dreaming” wool scarf is more than just a fashion accessory; it’s a statement piece that celebrates traditional Aboriginal Australian artistry and sustainable fashion. By wea...
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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
Introducing Australian Cultural Heritage to the World
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.