Following the round-up of our 2023 Swim Club, we made the call to add on an additional swim in response to the seismic blasting scheduled for January 2024, which will have devastating impacts on our marine life, our tourism and local fishing livelihoods.
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Introducing the Mungo Limited Edition Picnic Blanket. A once-off colourful cotton blanket with matching leather picnic strap. The ultimate adventure companion.
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Spring holds a special kind of magic. A feeling of renewal, a sense of optimism. Pulled along by the promise of change that extends beyond the cold chasms of winter. In the budding of new shoots that seem to appear slowly and then all at once, in the slow crescendo to warmer days, there’s time to reflect…
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A story inspired by a piece of cake.
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There’s a bench outside our Plettenberg Bay shop. The plaque reads, ‘Loom with a View.’ From here, atop a seat pulled together from old loom parts, you have a full view of our mill. It’s a place to take pause. Slow down. To contemplate the idea of changing pace if you’re feeling introspective…
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A hard look at fast fashion and the importance of traceability. A call to action: to take a deeper look behind the seams.
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A traveller’s guide to enjoying London (and a world-famous flower show). A photo journey from the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Over the years, as I’ve become increasingly involved with Mungo, there are several questions that I get asked by members of the public repeatedly. Queries such as: “Are your towels absorbent?” (Yes. Yes they really are) and “Can I get a discount?” (For the last time, mom, the answer is still no.) But the one [...] -
A reflection on consumption, impact, and the ‘grey area’ of sustainable production. Read the full story on the Mungo journal.
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Katrin Coetzer is a Cape Town-based artist who recently produced a series of illustrations for a new range of Mungo gift cards. We talked to her about her work, influences and her thoughts on the new Mungo Artist’s Apron.
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Every bona fide beach bum needs one of these: the Mungo Linen Changing Towel. A lightweight surf poncho for easy changing, quick drying off and sun coverage.
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As we wrap up our 2022 Swim Clubs, we chat to I Am Water founder, Hanli Prinsloo, about moments of majesty beneath the waves, and the power of hope in hard times.
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Every year we invite a class of students from the Crags Primary School for a tour of our mill, and a workshop in textile design. Each student is given the chance to design their own kikoi colourway, and a winning design is woven to life on our looms and sold in aid of funding an additional teacher at the school. Here’s the story of the 2022 Kids of Kurland Kikoi, designed by Grace Hendrickse.
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Any intrepid seafarer needs the towel of the trade. And by that, we mean a Mungo Towel. But this is no everyday flat-weave. This towel is for the next generation of sea swimmers, oceanographers, and avid explorers. It’s a towel for the rockpool-finders, for the sandcastle builders and first-time snorkellers. Bright Futures It's important to [...] -
A visit to the flowering flax fields in Normandy to meet with our linen supplier. Knowing where our yarn comes from, who grows it, and processes, has always been part of our transparency objective.
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From the iconic boardgame, to ancient tombs, New York taxis, and international runways, the classic check needs no introduction. Now from our design office, it takes a contemporary spin. Read the full story of the Willow Beach Towel, here.
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Planning a wedding? With its scenic shorelines, dramatic mountains, and tranquil natural surrounds, Plettenberg Bay has become a popular destination for saying ‘I do.’ Take inspiration from our list of best wedding venues in Plettenberg Bay – from captivating countryside venues, scenic vineyards, historic manors, boutique hotels, and even a picturesque rose garden.
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In pursuit of a mindful, slower and all-natural lifestyle – a conversation around humble beginnings, business ethos and exceeding personal expectations with O’live founder, Zikhona Tefu.
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Introducing the Flax Towel – a light and lustrous flat-weave that carries with it the hallmark of heritage.
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In conversation with Lucie-Panis Jones, a young textile designer and weaver, now adding new creative flair to Mungo Cape Town on 78 Hout Street.
