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Mainie Wool – Sacred Dreaming Stories Brought To Life As Wearable Art
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 collection ...
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The Mainie Trademark: Luxurious . Authentic . Unique
If there is one design that perfectly encapsulates Mainie’s trademark, it is our Desert Journey Dreaming pure silk kaftan top. As an Indigenous Australian owned and operated fashion business, Maini...
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Mainie: The perfect Mother's Day gifts for the "I don't want anything" Mum
Mainie Silk Scarves - The Perfect Gift for Mum Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show our wonderful Mums how much we absolutely love and appreciate everything that they do for us. And for some of...
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Mainie Australia: A unique fusion of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious Australian Merino wool
“Red Bark Trees” Australian Merino Wool Scarf Mainie’s new Australian Merino Wool Collection features exquisite Aboriginal art designs created by traditional Warlpiri women artists. Each gorgeous ‘...
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CREATING STUNNING INTERIORS WITH ABORIGINAL ART
Artwork: Water Dreaming by Bess Napanangka Poulson Have you ever tried to choose a piece of art and thought, “This is just too hard”? You are not alone let me assure you! But choosing the right art...
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Our Story: Small Business Survival and COVID-19
Mainie founders, Denis Keeffe and Charmaine Saunders At the beginning of 2020, our Cairns-based, Australian Aboriginal fashion venture, Mainie, was proving that a small family owned business in reg...
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Luxurious Merino Wool - Authentic Aboriginal Art - Unique Australian Fashion
“Night Ceremony” Australian Merino Wool Scarf Mainie’s new Merino wool scarf collection brings to life ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime stories on Woolmark-certified, pure Australian Merino wool. Th...
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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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How to choose Aboriginal Art as an Investment
Authentic Aboriginal artworks from Central Australia at the Mainie Aboriginal Art Gallery in Cairns International interest in Australia’s 60,000-year-old Aboriginal arts heritage has increased sig...
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My Favourite Mainie Aboriginal Art Silk Scarf
I wear Mainie every day. As the co-founder of a uniquely Australian luxury fashion brand, I take every opportunity I can to showcase our authentic Aboriginal art designs. I never leave home witho...
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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.