Storm Bird | Modal Scarf
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Product Description
Fresh, vibrant and full of story, the Storm Bird Dreaming Modal Scarf is a beautiful way to add colour, meaning and individuality to everyday style.
Featuring an authentic Aboriginal artwork by Christine Nakamarra Curtis, this striking blue scarf captures the movement and energy of rain, storm clouds and Country through brilliant shades of turquoise, aqua, deep blue, white and earthy red.
The design is bold yet easy to wear, making it a standout accessory for women who love fashion with beauty, purpose and cultural meaning.
Crafted from soft, plant-based Modal, often known as “vegan silk”, this scarf feels light, breathable and beautifully fluid against the skin. It is perfect for lifting simple wardrobe favourites, from a classic white t-shirt and jeans to relaxed linen, travel basics or weekend resort wear.
Beautifully gift boxed and accompanied by information about the provenance of the original artwork and the artist’s story, the Storm Bird Dreaming Modal Scarf makes a thoughtful and meaningful Australian gift for someone who appreciates art, culture, ethical fashion and something truly 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 Christine Nakamarra Curtis
- 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 Storm Bird Dreaming Modal Scarf is designed for effortless versatility. Wear it loose, wrapped, knotted, tied as a bow, styled as a belt or simply draped over the shoulders for a relaxed, polished look.
Its luminous blue tones pair beautifully with white, denim, navy, black, soft neutrals and natural linen.
Whether worn for travel, weekends, casual lunches or thoughtful gifting, this scarf brings a fresh burst of colour and a deeper story to every outfit.
The Artwork Story
Ngapa Jukurrpa – Wapurtali
Storm Bird Dreaming
This beautiful design is adapted from an authentic Aboriginal artwork by Christine Nakamarra Curtis, an Aboriginal artist who paints with the world-acclaimed Warlukurlangu Artists at Yuendumu.
Yuendumu is a remote Aboriginal community located on the ancestral homelands of the Warlpiri people in the Tanami Desert region of Central Australia.
Founded in 1985, the Aboriginal-owned Warlukurlangu art centre is an important stronghold for the preservation of Warlpiri traditional culture, language and storytelling.
This Ngapa Jukurrpa, or Water Dreaming, comes from Wapurtali, also known as Mt Singleton, west of Yuendumu in the Northern Territory.
For the Warlpiri, water is the essence of life. In the desert, rain brings renewal, abundance and deep cultural meaning. Water Dreaming stories are powerful expressions of Country, ancestral knowledge and connection passed down through many generations.
The story tells of a marlu, or kangaroo, cooked at a place called Jalkirri. The smoke from the fire formed milpirri, or cumulonimbus storm clouds, and rain began to fall. A giant storm travelled across the Country before a bird picked it up and carried it on its wings. When the storm became too heavy, the bird dropped it to the ground.
Through luminous blue colour, flowing movement and rhythmic detail, Christine Nakamarra Curtis’ artwork evokes storm clouds, rain, desert Country and the enduring power of Warlpiri ancestral story.
The result is a radiant wearable art piece that is both beautiful and deeply meaningful.
Why You Will Love It
The Storm Bird Dreaming Modal Scarf is more than an accessory. It is a wearable artwork, an ethical fashion statement and a meaningful connection to the world’s oldest continuous living culture.
Perfect for yourself or as a special gift, it is a timeless Australian piece for those seeking something beautiful, different and made with purpose.
Learn more about Christine Nakamarra Curtis:
https://www.mainie.com.au/pages/christine-nakamarra-curtis
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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
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.