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25.01.2022 There are so many ways to wear our beautiful Aboriginal art silk scarves! Here are a few of our faves: Tied to a handbag Worn as a sarong Wrapped around your shoulders Styled around your neck... Tell us how you like to wear your Mainie scarf!

25.01.2022 READ TO THE END FOR A SPECIAL OFFER! In her latest blog Mainie co-founder Charmaine Saunders shares 4 reasons why purchasing one of our silk kaftan tops is a smart and long term fashion investment AND TODAY WE'RE GIVING YOU A 5TH REASON - 10% OFF ANY FULL PRICED TOP WITH PROMO CODE 'TOP4'!

24.01.2022 Introducing Geraldine Napangardi Granites - mother, daughter, sister and Warlpiri artist Born into a family of talented Aboriginal artists, Geraldine was born and lives in Yuendumu - a remote Aboriginal community 290km north west of Alice Springs. Her grandparents, Paddy Japaljarri Sims (dec) and Bessie Nakamarra Sims (dec), were two of the founding artists of the internationally acclaimed Warlukurlangu Aboriginal Artists Corporation. Geraldine began ...painting with the Warlukurlangu Artists in 2001 and is working hard to develop a modern interpretation of the traditional culture. She paints the Mina Mina Dreaming story which is an important woman’s story that has been passed down through many generations of her ancestors over thousands of years. This artwork design is featured on the Mainie Medicine Tree silk scarf, with Geraldine receiving royalties from all sales of this scarf. Learn more about Geraldine and shop our 'Medicine Tree' silk scarf by clicking this link - https://mainie.com/pages/geraldine-napangardi-granites

24.01.2022 Searching for a lovely teacher's gift, a farewell gift for a colleague or even a Secret Santa gift? Look no further! Our beautiful range of Aboriginal art silk scarves and men's silk ties start from just $34.95!

23.01.2022 Mainie is honoured to be showcased by TIQ as a Queensland export business. Our stunning wearable art collection of Aboriginal designed fashion and accessories is stocked across Australia in 90 exclusive retailers, museums, art galleries and prime tourist shopping precincts including airports. Mainie is an established supplier of exclusive corporate gifts and uniforms that ‘stand out from the crowd’ with stunning quality, cultural integrity and ethical meaning.... Be memorable, be remarkable, and be the one others admire. Every Mainie is a talking point sought after for its memorable characteristics, lightweight versatility and First Nations’ cultural identity. The sky is the limit -create your own gift or uniform using designs from our current catalogue or work with us on bespoke pieces that are customised to suit your corporate brand, ethos and practical requirements. For more information, please contact Rebecca Nelson at [email protected] or phone 0424 726 231.

21.01.2022 Art isn't just for adults, in fact hanging art in your child's room is a meaningful way to add soul and warmth to their space. We love how the bright colours and fun patterns in these artworks by Tina Napangardi Martin, Alice Nampijinpa Michaels, Sarah Napaljarri Sims and Gayle Napangardi Gibson perfectly suit this young girl's room All of our beautiful 30x30cm hand painted Aboriginal artworks are currently available for purchase online and at our Cairns art gallery. We're also offering FREE SHIPPING WORLD WIDE on 30x30cm artworks purchased until Christmas!

21.01.2022 30% off our best selling silk scarves and kaftan tops ends at midnight tonight Don't miss out on this opportunity to add a gorgeous Mainie to your wardrobe for less!

21.01.2022 We stand proudly behind our credentials as a socially responsible fashion brand. Each Mainie piece we sell gives back to the Aboriginal woman artist who created the original design, to elevate and empower her, her family and her community All Aboriginal artworks featured on Mainie’s distinctively Australian fashions are ethically acquired in accordance with the Indigenous Art Code, which means Aboriginal artists retain the copyright to her designs and receive royalties from every Mainie sale.

20.01.2022 Springtime in Mainie’s hometown of Cairns. Loving the vibrant displays of bougainvillea flowers around our beautiful tropical region in northern Australia. #springtime #tropicalcolours #naturalbeauty #lovecairns #tropicalfarnorthqueensland #flowers #greatbarrierreef #mainie #australia

19.01.2022 While much has changed in 2020, at Mainie, we remain committed to helping Aboriginal women artists from some of the most remote and isolated desert communities in Central Australia earn an independent income from their own work and preserve their traditional cultural heritage for future generations Which was one of the reasons why we were so devastated when we had to halt our retail and wholesale operations at the end of March But the Job Keeper scheme, reducing our operational costs and investment in our ecommerce division have enabled Mainie to to not only stay open, but also to invest in a new range of wool scarves. Read more about our COVID pivot in our recent blog

19.01.2022 TREND ALERT! Chic and colourful scarves are on trend this spring! We're huge fans of using oversized scarves to layer an outfit in winter, but we're also looking forward to styling scarves this spring Will you be trying this look as the weather warms up?

18.01.2022 Our much loved Bargain Baskets have been restocked with beautiful Aboriginal art silk scarves starting from just $10! Perfect for adding some colour to your wardrobe or for a gift All items in our Bargain Baskets are priced to clear and will sell out fast. Don't miss out, drop into our Cairns Art Gallery on Scott Street for a genuine bargain!

18.01.2022 We launched our brand new range of beautiful Aboriginal art Merino wool scarves last week Each design was created by a Warlpiri Aboriginal woman artist and depicts an ancient Dreaming story, that has been passed down to her through many generations of her ancestors over tens of thousands of years. Learn more about our new range, the talented artists and why we chose Woolmark certified Australian Merino wool in our recent blog

17.01.2022 Are you looking for a breathtaking piece of art for your home? Look no further! We have a wide variety of unique hand painted Aboriginal artworks available to suit every preference: Small or large Bright colours or earthy tones Skilful brush work or intricate dot work... Representing an ancient Dreamtime story or a modern interpretation All the Aboriginal artworks displayed in the Mainie art gallery and on our online art store are presented with impeccable provenance, including a Certificate of Authenticity, which provides information about the artist and the story depicted in their painting. Mainie is an approved member of the Indigenous Art Code The Indigenous Art Code sets the standards of conduct for those involved in the trade of Indigenous art to ensure that they act fairly, honestly, professionally and in good conscience at all times when dealing with Indigenous artists.

15.01.2022 Today, the last generation of Warlpiri Elders, who were born and raised on their desert homelands in central Australia before the arrival of Europeans maintain their sacred customs and ceremonies, and still speak their own language. They continue to keep alive their ancient culture and pass on their stories to the next generation. As this generation of traditional Warlpiri people passes into history, it will mark the closing of one of the most significant chapters in our shar...ed human story At Mainie, we recognise the importance of our mission to support the preservation of Australia’s unique Indigenous cultural heritage. Our investment in Aboriginal owned art centres in remote Central Australian communities provides much needed opportunities for Aboriginal women, to not only earn an independent income from their own work, but to also assist them to preserve their time-honoured Dreamtime stories for future generations.

15.01.2022 LATEST BLOG In her latest blog Mainie co-founder Charmaine Saunders reveals why Mainie’s gorgeous silk wraps represent the ultimate in fashion adaptability.

11.01.2022 Reduced from $109.95 to $34.95 our unique handmade 'Protective Shield' silk necktie and pocket square set is the perfect Christmas gift for friends or family overseas Featuring an Aboriginal art design by North Queensland artist, Justin Butler, the tie comes beautifully boxed with information about the artist and the artwork story. Start your Christmas shopping now https://bit.ly/3hVZuPB

11.01.2022 A highly acclaimed Utopia artist, Gloria Tamerre Petyarre's artworks are highly regarded and her work has been exhibited in London, Paris, Ireland, USA and many other countries. Her unique 'Leaves' style of painting is stunningly beautiful, highly collectable and also award winning, with her artwork winning the prestigious Wynne Prize in 1999 This captivating Leaves artwork is currently available for purchase online and at our Cairns Aboriginal art gallery!

10.01.2022 Art isn't just for living rooms and hallways, in fact a beautiful piece of Aboriginal art can add colour, soul and tranquillity to your bedroom The artwork, by Margaret Nangala Gallagher, is called Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming). It tells a Dreaming story of a 'yankirri' (emu) and a 'wardilyka' (bush turkey) that went around the country picking 'yakajirri' (bush raisins) and mashing the into 'kapurdu' (fruit balls) to save in their nests for later This stunning artwork is available for purchase on our website and at our Cairns art gallery.

09.01.2022 MAINIE BLOG At Mainie we're proud to share our uniquely Australian fashions, blending ancient Aboriginal culture with modern silk designs, with customers across the globe From the UK to Japan, America to France, and even over the ditch to New Zealand, our incredible and diverse mix of customers love Mainie. While we sadly haven't been able to welcome international tourists to Cairns recently, Mainie co-founder Denis has been reliving some of his fondest memories of helping international customers purchase their first Mainie (or six!) in his recent blog

07.01.2022 MUST READ Mainie co-founder Charmaine Saunders discusses how the Mainie team takes pride in the exceptional service offered to our customers, and why a focus on delighting each and every customer is one of the things that sets us apart from other fashion labels. Do you have a story about your experience with the Mainie team or why you love Mainie? Please share it with us in the comments

06.01.2022 Thank you to Eliza Lucid and the talented team at MODA9 for sharing our Mainie story about how we are bringing new life to traditional Aboriginal women's art as contemporary fashion designs. https://themoda9.com/mainieaustralia

04.01.2022 Have you ever wondered where the name 'Mainie' came from? Or how we support Aboriginal artists? Co-founder Charmaine Saunders answers 5 of the most frequently asked questions about Mainie in her recent blog

04.01.2022 All of our designs feature authentic Aboriginal artwork which is ethically acquired from the world acclaimed Warlukurlangu art centre Many of these artworks depict traditional Aboriginal Dreaming stories, which have been handed down to the artists through many generations of their Warlpiri ancestors over tens of thousands of years. Using modern technology, our creative team is able to create digital designs featuring the original artwork These designs are then printed... on 100% silk chiffon and made into our scarves, wraps, tops and ties. Visit our Scott Street art gallery and gift store to view the original handpainted masterpieces that inspired each Mainie style. All Aboriginal artwork designs featured in the Mainie fashion collection are ethically acquired under licence in compliance with the Indigenous Art Code. Under the terms of the licensing agreements, royalties from Mainie’s sales are paid to the artists. If an artist passes away, their royalties are paid to their family members in accordance with their wishes.

04.01.2022 May Lewis Pwerle is an acclaimed Utopia artist from central Australia. Her refined dot work paintings feature beautiful colour palettes and captivating patterns This painting, titled Women Collecting Bush Foods, depicts women collecting a variety of bush foods. In the painting, women are shown collecting the fruits by the 'U' motifs. They carry with them their digging sticks and coolamons (carved wooden bowls) which are typical instruments used for collecting many bush f...oods. The circles represent the sites where the bush foods are being collected. May's traditional dot work in the background of the painting represents the rich sand hill country of her country. Love May's art? It's currently available for purchase online and at our Cairns Aboriginal art gallery!

02.01.2022 The rich colours and intricate dot work make this stunning Aboriginal artwork the perfect statement piece for a lounge room or living room Titled 'Anaty', the artwork was hand painted by highly acclaimed artist Jeannie Mills Pwerl. Jeannie paints the Anaty (Desert Yam or Bush Potato, Ipomoea Costata) story from her father's country, Irrwelty in Alyawarr land North East of Alice Springs. This painting depicts the seed of Anaty (dot work), the Anaty and its flower (brush ...work) This stunning artwork is available for purchase on our website and at our Cairns art gallery. Mainie is an approved dealer member of the Indigenous Art Code, which means all of our original artworks are ethically acquired, and presented with impeccable provenance and a Certificate of Authenticity.