Rain Bird | Modal Scarf
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Celebrating Indigenous Culture
Supports Aboriginal Artists
Designed in Australia
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Product Description
Bold, joyful and beautifully easy to wear, the Rain Bird Dreaming Modal Scarf is a vibrant everyday accessory for women who love colour, culture and distinctive personal style.
Featuring an authentic Aboriginal artwork by Vivienne Nakamarra Kelly, this eye-catching scarf brings together brilliant turquoise, cobalt blue, deep red, golden yellow, white and rich black in a striking pattern full of movement and story. The design is bright, confident and uplifting, making it the perfect piece for transforming simple wardrobe basics into something truly special.
Crafted from soft, plant-based Modal, often known as “vegan silk”, this scarf feels light, breathable and beautifully fluid against the skin. It is ideal for adding instant polish to a white t-shirt and jeans, a relaxed linen dress, travel basics, resort wear or weekend casual style.
Beautifully presented with information about the original artwork and Aboriginal artist, the Rain Bird Dreaming Modal Scarf makes a thoughtful and memorable gift for someone who appreciates authentic Aboriginal art, ethical fashion, Australian design and something beautifully different.
Every Mainie scarf is created in keeping with our ethical art principles, with formal licensing arrangements in place and royalties paid to the artist with every item sold.
Product Features
- Authentic Aboriginal art design by Vivienne Nakamarra Kelly
- Crafted from 100% Modal
- Soft, lightweight, breathable and beautifully draping
- Vegan-friendly, plant-based textile
- Digitally printed design
- Size: 25cm wide x 170cm long
- Designed in Australia
- Gift boxed with artwork provenance and artist story
- Royalties paid to the artist
Style Notes
The Rain Bird Dreaming Modal Scarf is made for effortless everyday versatility. Wear it loose, wrapped, knotted, bowed, belted or draped to bring colour, story and individuality to your look.
Its vivid colours pair beautifully with white, denim, navy, black, linen, soft neutrals and relaxed travel basics. Whether you are packing for a holiday, dressing up a casual weekend outfit, styling a simple workday look or choosing a meaningful gift, this scarf adds instant energy, elegance and personality.
The Artwork Story
Ngapa Jukurrpa – Rain Bird Dreaming
This beautiful design is adapted from an authentic Aboriginal artwork by Vivienne Nakamarra Kelly, an Aboriginal artist from the world-acclaimed Warlukurlangu Artists art centre at Yuendumu in Central Australia.
The artwork depicts Ngapa Jukurrpa, a traditional Warlpiri Water Dreaming story passed down through Vivienne’s family over many generations.
The story tells of smoke rising from a fire into the sky, forming a great storm cloud. A bird then picked up the storm on its wings and carried it across the desert Country. When the storm became too heavy for the bird to carry, it fell to the ground as life-giving rain.
Through bold colour, flowing lines and rhythmic detail, Vivienne Nakamarra Kelly’s artwork celebrates water, movement, Country and the enduring cultural stories of the Warlpiri people.
Why You Will Love It
The Rain Bird Dreaming Modal Scarf is more than a beautiful accessory. It is a wearable artwork, an ethical fashion statement and a meaningful connection to Aboriginal culture.
Perfect for yourself or as a special gift, it is a distinctive piece for those seeking something colourful, eco-conscious, authentic and truly unique.
Learn more about the artist, Vivienne Nakamarra Kelly:
https://www.mainie.com.au/pages/vivienne-nakamarra-kelly
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Our Happy Customers
Customer Reviews
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
Customer Reviews
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.