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Australian Merino - The Finest Wool in the World
Australian Merino wool producers prioritise sustainable and ethical farming practices. These practices not only benefit the environment but also contribute to the overall quality of the wool produced.
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Top Reasons to Wear a Silk Scarf
Silk scarves are known for their luxurious look and feel. Wearing a silk scarf can instantly elevate an outfit, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to your look.
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The History of Silk Making
The history of silk making is a fascinating journey that spans thousands of years and encompasses multiple cultures.
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Why scarves are an essential travel accessory
Scarves are incredibly versatile travel accessories. They can be worn in various ways, such as around your neck, as a head covering, or even as a shawl or sarong. This versatility allows you to eff...
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What do the shapes and symbols in Aboriginal art mean?
One of the most recognizable styles in Aboriginal art is dot painting, where fine dots are used to create intricate patterns and forms. Dots can represent various things, such as ancestral tracks, ...
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The Mainie Story - Who we are, what we do and why we do it
Every Mainie we make gives back to the Aboriginal woman artist who created the original design, to elevate and empower her, her family and her community.
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Fashion with Purpose
Mainie is a unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion.
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Style Story: The White Shirt
A unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious silk.
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Keeping Culture Alive
“Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but to pass on the flame.”Gustav Mahler
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Mainie: A unique melding of authentic Aboriginal art and luxurious fashion
"I like painting ‘cause it's my Dreaming. I like to teach kids my Dreaming. I want everyone to know my Dreaming from all over the world. I know and they can know." - Bessie Nakamarra Sims
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Seven Sisters Dreaming
"I want my art to tell the story of my ancestors and be able to show the world my culture and my traditions" Alma Nungarrayi Granites
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Authentic Aboriginal Art - Luxurious Australian Wool
“A Mainie pure wool scarf is so much more than just a beautiful fashion piece. It is a tangible and meaningful celebration of our 60,000-year-old Indigenous cultural heritage and a tribute our shar...
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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.