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Style Board – All I Need Is The Right Scarf!
“Desert Journey” – Style Board Every stylish woman knows the infinite value of having well-chosen investment pieces in her wardrobe. Whether it be a little black dress, a tailored navy-blue blazer,...
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Ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime designs brought to life on the finest Australian Merino wool
“Rock Pools” Pure Merino Wool Scarf Every Mainie scarf is a meaningful celebration of Australia’s 60,000-year-old Aboriginal cultural heritage. Mainie’s new Woolmark certified, Australian Merino co...
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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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Build it and they will come...
By Denis Keeffe For as long as I can remember, I have participated in a variety of competitive and recreational sports. As a child and young adult, my family resided in regional Queensland where, f...
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Small Business Lessons - Scaling Up for Export
Denis Keeffe, Executive Director, Mainie Australia Mainie Australia is a North Queensland based, Aboriginal owned company that specialises in the production, marketing, and distribution of high-end...
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NEW FROM MAINIE AUSTRALIA - LUXURIOUS, AUTHENTIC, UNIQUE FASHION
In 2015, our uniquely Australian fashion label, Mainie, launched its maiden collection of pure silk scarves, wraps and tops printed with authentic Aboriginal art designs. Fast forward five years ...
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Small Business Life During COVID
Original artwork is "Yarlu Jukurrpa" by traditional Warlpiri Aboriginal artist, Alicka Napanangka Brown, courtesy of Warlukurlangu Artists Mainie Australia is an Aboriginal-owned company built on a...
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NAIDOC 2020
From the 8th to the 15th November, Australians will commemorate NAIDOC Week. This year’s theme is “Always Was, Always Will Be.” NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for Australians to celebrate and ackn...
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Uluru – The story continues…
Uluru - The Heart of Australia In a previous blog, I recalled my first visit to the unique wonder that is Uluru. That introduction had a lasting effect on both my wife and I, and we have returned s...
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Investing in Corporate Art
Mainie Aboriginal Art Gallery, 81 - 91 Scott Street, Bungalow, Cairns At the Mainie Aboriginal Art Gallery in Cairns, we specialise in original artworks by highly esteemed Aboriginal artists from t...
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Mainie - The Perfect Australian Gift
Luxurious - Authentic - Unique Are you looking for the perfect gift to send to friends and family who are overseas this Christmas? Mainie has a stunning collection of uniquely Australian fashions ...
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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.