At Mungo, we’re drawn to people who care deeply about how things are made. People who understand the value of good materials, inherited knowledge and doing things with intention. In Cape Town’s Ouzeri, chef-owner Nic Charalambous brings these ideas to the table, drawing on the food and memories of his Cypriot childhood to create something [...]
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This year we hosted our 5th annual Swim Club, a five-day celebration of early morning swims in the Western Cape in support of Cultural Connections.
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Watching the 2023 Mungo Swim Club funds materialise into action, with an I AM WATER Ocean Guardian Workshop held in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay.
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Kikois whisper on wild sands, Driftwood sails, nature stands. Building forts, imaginations at play, Mungo's summer, in a sunlit bay. Summer series: Family Gathering | Linen Love | Holiday Reminiscing Featured Products Ruti Kikoi in Tangerine The Scout Towel South Kikoi in Sunset -
Summer is for soaking up the sun and surf. And if you’re around Plettenberg Bay during the season, there’s nothing better than spending a couple of lazy, sun-drenched days at the beach. But while some of us are busy working on our tans, there are also those who are hard at work keeping us safe: the Plett lifeguards.
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Five days of sunrise swimming. 655 swimmers. Over R100,000 raised for I AM WATER. Read the story of the 2023 Mungo Swim Club – and how you can join for the next one.
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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 [...] -
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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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 [...] -
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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Introducing the Flax Towel – a light and lustrous flat-weave that carries with it the hallmark of heritage.
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A reflection on the fragility of supply chains, and the importance of being adaptable.
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Our bold, bright & generously sized Folly Beach Towel has been a long-favourite flat weave. Now we’ve relaunched it in Hermit Crab. We chatted to our designer, Lenore, about her process and inspiration.
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Discussing the historic Willow Weave design with the Master Weaver himself, Stuart Holding.
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Read about what Mungo got up to in 2019: product launches and our quest to go organic, international trade shows, the our MOVE CSR workshops, #mungotowelstory submissions & more
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Did you see our Mungo Treasure Hunt? We celebrated the start of spring by posting riddles to our social media, leading treasure hunters to a 40% discount! Here’s a rehash of this spring special.
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New to the flat weave towel revolution? Lightweight, quick-drying, absorbent and more… Here’s 11 reasons why we swear by them.
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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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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!