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Talking to world champion freediver Hanli Prinsloo about her journey in creating sustainable freediving gear, sharing her passion for the ocean with her children, and her thoughts on the Mungo Cotton Changing Towel.
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Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list – gifts for him, her, your mother-in-law, the braai master, the jet-setter, the family pet and more. Our 2024 Christmas Gift Guide has crowd-pleasers, heartfelt gifts, and unique options sure to make holiday shopping a breeze.
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A classic weave with a modern twist. Meet the Willow Beach towel—unisex, versatile, and now available in our latest color, Sea Fan.
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The Grill Apron is designed to meet all your kitchen or fireside culinary needs. A cloth that will allow you to grill with gusto or cook with abandon.
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Memory is a slippery thing. But I do know its power, its beauty, its story. I know its ability to turn a simple cloth into something much, much more.
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We chat with one of our designers, Ray, about the making of the Whalebone Throw. A striking cotton cloth that marries innovation with sophistication.
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We chat to Mungo Designer, Lenore, about the making of the Savannah Blanket, a multi-textural throw woven with cotton and linen.
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Traditional weaving and contemporary colour-blocking styles come to life in our new collection of Hattersley Wraps – individually woven on our 19th-century shuttle loom, ‘Hattie’.
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Cape Town-based artist, Amy Ayanda, sports the Mungo Linen Pyjama set and discusses art, style, and homely comforts with Mungo.
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We chat to Master Weaver and Mungo Founder, Stu Holding, about his early days in the Textile Mills in Yorkshire and his journey to South Africa with a continued commitment to the art of weaving.
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Talking to Cape Town-based artist, Amy Ayanda about process, palette, the journey of motherhood, and the importance of slowing down.
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In August we were pleased to attend the second edition of the Africa Textile Talks hosted by Twyg and Imiloa Collective – a 3-day event that connects an inspiring and resilient network of growers, makers and designers, who are exploring the future of fashion and textiles through the lens of sustainable development.
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Talking process and the power of scent with David and Florian, the hands behind Très Nagual – an all-natural, holistic perfumery based in Cape Point.
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If you take a wander through the Old Nick Village grounds, there’s a spot where the trees hum with activity. Flashes of yellow. Weaver birds at work. In the run up to winter, we watch them building their nests. They are known to use only the freshest and best materials, and a masterful weave…
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Planning a trip up the Garden Route? Be sure to enjoy all that Plettenberg Bay has to offer, from scenic hiking trails, a textile weaving mill, delicious delis, wine farms and more.
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Over 120 swimmers joined our Winter Solstice Swim on June 20th, collectively raising R30,000 for Adopt a Swimmer – a Plett-based NGO committed to offering children from disadvantaged communities the essential life skill of learning to swim.
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Stellenbosch town is a vibrant blend of history, culture, and natural beauty in the centre of South Africa’s wine country. Here you’ll find a lively student scene, top local restaurants, and art galleries. Situated in a heritage building at the end of Ryneveld Street, our newest store opened its doors earlier this year. A leisurely [...] -
“We need the goods we use to have a certain longevity.
Years, yes. A lifetime, possibly.
But what we don’t want is for our goods to outlive us…”
A case for natural fibres, and the necessity of biodegradability. -
“It is 11:30 and I am laughing now. Laughing because it is not even noon and somehow I have had the profuse luck of being served three breakfasts by Karen Dudley…”
A morning spent in the kitchen with Karen Dudley talking food, flavour and cooking as an act of love. -
“We’re at Villa d’Almè for one reason, to visit the linen spinners who have, for the past 150 years, meticulously transformed flax into yarn. We are far from the fields of Normandy where it is grown, yet the connections run deep, and the relationships are old…”
