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The Ancient Stories Behind Our Desert Designs
At Mainie Australia, each luxurious Merino wool scarf is more than a fashion accessory, it is a wearable piece of art that tells ancient Dreamtime stories passed down through generations. Our coll...
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Budj Bim: A Living Legacy of Innovation, Resilience and Cultural Heritage
The extraordinary Budj Bim landscape is home to the remains of an ancient aquaculture system that pre-dates the Egyptian pyramids. Engineered by the Gunditjmara people over thousands of years, this...
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Authentic Aboriginal Art Meets Luxurious Australian Merino Wool
In today’s world of mass production and fleeting trends, there is a quiet revolution happening in fashion, led by those who value authenticity, sustainability and meaning. At Mainie, we offer somet...
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Authentic Aboriginal Art Meets Luxurious Australian Wool
At first glance, it is a beautifully crafted scarf, soft, featherlight and effortlessly elegant. A versatile addition to the modern woman’s travel wardrobe. But look a little closer, and you will d...
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Q&A: Why doesn’t Mainie make its products in Australia?
Australia no longer has large-scale textile manufacturers capable of producing the fine silk, wool, or modal fabrics that Mainie uses in its collections. Over the years, the local textile industry ...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in May
The significant dates we commemorate each May, moments of sorrow, resistance reform and resilience, underscore the ongoing journey toward truth, justice and reconciliation in Australia. From the...
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Storm Cloud Dreaming: An Ancient Dreamtime Story Brought to Life on Luxurious Silk
Mainie’s Storm Cloud Dreaming scarf invites you to journey across the desert and into the heart of an ancient Dreaming story — all in the timeless elegance of pure silk chiffon. Handcrafted from 10...
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Red Bark Trees Dreaming: Ethical Luxury for the Stylish Traveller
Mainie isn’t fast fashion—it’s fashion with integrity. Made from renewable, biodegradable Merino wool, the Red Bark Trees Dreaming scarf reflects a commitment to sustainability. Mainie works in eth...
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Red Earth Dreaming: Timeless Elegance in Pure Australian Merino Wool
Mainie’s Red Earth Dreaming Merino wool scarf embodies the spirit of ethical luxury. It is fashion with purpose — an intersection of timeless elegance, time-honoured storytelling and sustainable cr...
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The Sacred Peaks – Aboriginal Connections to the Australian Alps
The Australian Alps rise above the southeastern corner of the continent, cloaked in snow for part of the year and revered by Aboriginal people for countless generations. Long before the mountain...
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The Gift of Timeless Beauty: Mainie’s Luxurious Scarves
Mainie’s luxurious scarves are timeless gifts that celebrate Indigenous Australian art and culture. Ethically made and beautifully packaged, each scarf features original Dreaming stories by First N...
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Significant Dates for Indigenous Australians in April
April is a month of reflection and remembrance for Indigenous Australians, highlighting both the tragic and triumphant moments in their history. From the devastating impacts of disease and massacre...
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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 Buckman
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.