Women’s Journey Dreaming | Silk Scarf
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Product Description
Authentic Aboriginal art. Luxurious pure silk. Effortlessly elegant.
Inspired by the delicate colours of desert wildflowers, the Women’s Journey Dreaming Silk Scarf transforms an ancient Warlpiri story into an exquisite piece of contemporary Australian fashion.
Featuring authentic Aboriginal artwork by highly esteemed Warlpiri artist Jeanie Napangardi Lewis, this beautifully handcrafted scarf celebrates the enduring strength, knowledge and cultural traditions of Aboriginal women.
Made from weightless 100% pure silk chiffon, it feels luxuriously soft against the skin and falls in an elegant, fluid drape. Its generous size makes it endlessly versatile - wear it loosely around the neck, styled over the shoulders, wrapped as a resort sarong or draped as an elegant evening stole.
Created in Mainie’s signature style - Luxurious, Authentic, Unique - this is more than a beautiful accessory. It is wearable art with a genuine story, ethically created through respectful collaboration with Aboriginal artists.
Every Mainie design is ethically licensed, and royalties are paid to the artist to directly benefit her, her family and her community.
Wear it as art. Travel with elegance. Treasure it for years.
Why You’ll Love It
Authentic Aboriginal Art
Features an original Mina Mina Jukurrpa-Ngalyipi artwork by acclaimed Warlpiri artist Jeanie Napangardi Lewis, bringing an ancient women’s Dreaming story into elegant contemporary fashion.
Pure Silk Luxury
Handcrafted from fine 8 momme silk chiffon for an exceptionally soft, light and floating feel with a graceful, feminine drape.
Effortlessly Versatile
Style it around your neck, over your shoulders, as a headscarf, resort sarong or elegant evening wrap. It transitions beautifully from day to night, indoors to outdoors and warm to cooler climates.
Ethically Created
The Aboriginal artwork is authentically acquired and reproduced under licence in accordance with the Indigenous Art Code. Royalties are paid to the artist.
Designed in Australia
A distinctively Australian fashion piece combining ancient cultural storytelling, luxurious natural silk and timeless contemporary design.
A Meaningful Australian Gift
Presented in an elegant gift box with information about the provenance of the artwork and the Aboriginal artist’s story.
Product Details
- 100% pure 8 momme silk chiffon
- Digitally printed to retain the hand-painted character and intricate detail of the original artwork
- Hand-rolled hem
- Generously sized at 67.5cm wide x 180cm long (26 inches x 70 inches)
- Lightweight, breathable and naturally luxurious
- Presented in a gift box with the artwork provenance and artist’s story
- Authentic Aboriginal artwork reproduced under licence
- Royalties paid to the artist
- Designed in Australia
The Perfect Travel Companion
Lightweight, elegant and easy to slip into your carry-on, the Women’s Journey Dreaming Silk Scarf is made for effortless resort style and sophisticated travel.
Drape it loosely over crisp white linen for relaxed daytime elegance, style it with chic black separates for polished resort dressing or wrap it around your shoulders as a luxurious evening layer.
From leisurely brunches to sunset cocktails and after-dinner strolls, this versatile silk scarf adds colour, refinement and unmistakably Australian style to every look.
Styling Tip
Add an effortless touch of femininity to everyday denim. Pair your Women’s Journey Dreaming Silk Scarf with favourite jeans, a simple white tee and a relaxed jacket for a polished, comfortable look made for travel and adventure.
The Artwork Story
Mina Mina Jukurrpa-Ngalyipi
The country associated with this Jukurrpa is Mina Mina, a significant place west of Yuendumu on the traditional homelands of the Warlpiri people in the remote Tanami Desert region of Central Australia.
The ancient Dreaming story follows a group of Warlpiri women of all ages as they journey east from Mina Mina across the desert, gathering food, collecting ngalyipi, or snake vine, and performing ceremonies along the way.
Ngalyipi is a sacred vine traditionally gathered by women. Growing around the trunks and branches of desert oak trees, it has many important ceremonial and medicinal uses.
In this exquisite artwork, Jeanie Napangardi Lewis brings the Mina Mina story to life through intricate forms and radiant colours inspired by the Australian desert.
The design reflects the enduring knowledge, ceremony and spiritual connection of Warlpiri women to their ancestral homelands.
Through this scarf, an ancient women’s journey is transformed into a luxurious piece of contemporary Australian fashion.
About the Artist
Jeanie Napangardi Lewis
Jeanie Napangardi Lewis was born around 1950 on Mount Doreen Station in the Northern Territory. Her traditional country is Mina Mina, west of Yuendumu, approximately 290 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs.
Jeanie’s family lived in and around Mina Mina before moving to Yuendumu and later to the remote community of Nyirrpi, where she has lived for many years.
She began painting with the internationally acclaimed Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation in 2005. Located in Yuendumu, Warlukurlangu is an Aboriginal-owned and governed art centre and an important stronghold for the preservation of Warlpiri art, language and culture.
Jeanie paints the Dreaming stories of her Country, with Mina Mina Jukurrpa appearing consistently throughout her work. Her paintings depict the birds, trees, bush foods and small waterholes of Mina Mina, reflecting her deep cultural and spiritual connection to the land.
Her original artworks are highly sought after and have been exhibited in major galleries throughout Australia and internationally, with her work also represented in the British Museum collection.
Learn more about Jeanie Napangardi Lewis:
https://www.mainie.com.au/pages/jeanie-napangardi-lewis
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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.