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On a frosty morning in July, Mungo headed to Misty Cliffs to shoot our much-loved bath and beath companion, The Dhow Towel. Read on to find out more about the day – and a couple of unexpected surprises that came along for the ride!
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As part of Mungo’s Social Responsibility Initiative, MOVE, we recently hosted our second installment of the Kids of Kurland Kikoi Project. Read more about how 16 students got to design their very own kikoi colourway.
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We asked the Mungo team to give us their top towel picks. See which bath and beach time buddies are their favourites!
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Mungo ‘hanging ten’ at the 2019 Corona JBay Open. Catch the Folly Towel making a cameo with local and international surfing heroes. Akaw!
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Tired of seeing Uncle Pete wipe his moustache with your serviette? We’ve got you covered with our Selvedge Serviette. Lunch salvaged.
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Passion project loading! Our Mungo Mill designer, Lenore Schroeder and Mungo Charleston shop manager, Rachel Neil have teamed up for a bit of cross-continental collaboration.
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Winter is here. While we might not have the white winters of the North here in South Africa it’s still certainly cold enough to get snuggling. Throw on a Mungo layer and get cosy. Here’s a look at some of our Mungo favourites
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Meet our latest Kamma Linen bedding colourway – the Verdite. From country chic to coastal dream, this lush new hue is soothing and versatile.
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This weekend we will be donating all profits from the sale of every Tamarind Vrou Vrou purchased online to support Cyclone Idai victims. In the aftermath of one of the most devastating natural disasters to hit Southern Africa, our friends at Sussuro have started a crowdfunding campaign to help all those affected.
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Fasten on your Man Cloth and prepare your fire. Here’s a recipe for how to braai the perfect mountain trout with some salty sea freshness.
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We’ve been busy refurbishing our Mungo store at the lively 44 Stanley in Johannesburg. The custom-designed, modular shelving keeps in line with the industrial feel of the center, whilst perfectly framing our display of fine woven homeware textiles.
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In keeping with the celestial theme of the Tawulo, we are welcoming the sunny Soleil, a vibrant new towel that punctuates the muted tones of the range with its bold character. A mix of citronelle, sage, and mustard forms a melange of pattern and texture, tied together with the solidity of a duck egg stripe.
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In our efforts to become the best company we can possibly be, we’ve been experimenting with natural dyeing. Craig details how he managed to create the colours in this limited edition naturally dyed Kenza scarf.
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To facilitate more colours and greater volume we’ve moved the production of our striped Kikoi range to our Dornier machines. Welcome the South Kikoi.
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I recently got asked if I’d like to join master weaver Stu for a morning of mussel foraging along Keurbooms coastline in Plettenberg Bay. An irresistible offer, of course - not only do I love foraging for mussels, but I’d get to spend a morning breathing that unique mix of salty ocean and fynbos air, [...] -
Our new improved Belgian Waffle towel is wider, longer and fuller and now also sports a luscious eyelash fringe on all four sides.
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The Vrou Throw is a bold statement in textile design. It grows on you the more you look at it. With its chameleon personality, no two folds appears the same. It’s also a blanket, not a throw.
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You can now share your towel stories with us on Instagram and Facebook with the hashtag #mungotowelstory. The best part is that we are giving away a R600 Mungo voucher every month this year to the most creative, adventurous or enjoyed towel post. Get posting!
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Open to the public, the mill showcases a cross-section of weaving production from pre-industrial revolution to present day. At once, it has become our new thriving hub of production, and also the embodiment of our commitment to transparency in what we make and do.
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Water saving tips to try at home. Tip #1 – Use flatweave towels instead of traditional terry towels. Their low bulk factor and compact nature makes them ideal for reducing washing loads and saving water.
