Mungo has been looking for GOTS-certified organic cotton for some time. This is the story of our search for organic cotton in Turkey.
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At Mungo our customers often ask us about how to care for linen. Here are our tips on how to wash, dry, iron, store (and more) your linen items.
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Mungo? Mango?! We often are confronted with this conundrum. Read more to find out the secret behind our name.
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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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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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Pichulik’s Fall/Winter 2017 collection features a unique range of Japanese-inspired garments made from Mungo textiles. It is wonderful to see our fabric transformed and take on a new character.
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The new Mungo Mali is a vibrant textile range that features woven patterns inspired by traditional West African strip-cloth. The story behind this cloth began five years ago when Master Weaver Stuart Holding embarked on a trip to Mali to learn about this ancient textile tradition.
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Next month we are off to New York to exhibit at one of the most renowned annual trade shows in the world – NY Now. Preparation is in full swing at Mungo.
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We celebrated the launch of our new store and Micro Mill with a grand opening in June. The energy was great and Hattie was the star of the show. We couldn’t be happier in this new space, situated in the heart of Cape Town
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The Cooks Cloth is truly versatile utility cloth; this item can be used (and worn) in a number different ways.
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Ithaca, a small Greek island situated in the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, is where celebrated South African photographers Gerda Genis and Robbert Koene have transformed an old ruin into a beautiful stone villa – they brought over Mungo textiles from home to furnish it.
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Mungo is turning up the heat in the kitchen with the introduction of an exciting new addition to our kitchen linen range – The Boma Cloth
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Mungo Studio in Bo Kaap is moving to 78 Hout Street; situated between Loop and Bree st, right in the heart of the First Thursday district.
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This blanket feels as good as it looks, woven from pure cotton grown in Swaziland. This natural fibre offers a luxurious touch and texture. It’s a perfect bedding addition as a warm, yet breathable layer.
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Sustainability and transparency are at the core of what we do at Mungo. We design textiles that are responsible, empower the makers and are made to last.
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The Hattie Tea Towel. Pure cotton kitchen cloth. Sturdy and durable with a true selvage woven on the antique Hatterleys Loom.
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The itawuli has created quite a buzz around here. This flat weave towel has a wow factor and personality we did not quite expect. It is bold, bright and stands on its own. Maybe a little like the youngest child of a large family, fighting for independence and originality. Forging new grounds and seeking new horizons. Well, good luck itawuli we hope you make it, send us tales of your adventures.
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The Mungo team comprises of surfers, sailors and beach dwellers of various kinds. When a new piece of apparel hits our radar we are quick to snatch it up and take it for a test ride. And that’s just what we did with the new Ruti Kikois.
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Baby blankets come with some high expectations. We want them to be soft. We want them to be warm. We want them to be beautiful. And, of course, we want them to be safe. Mungo’s Organic Baby Blankets do all of this, naturally! Going Organic Mungo’s Organic Cotton Baby Blankets are made using nothing less …
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So Father’s Day is just around the corner and we at Mungo think that it’s finally time to say good-bye to the predictable ties, watches, golfing apparel and socks that dad’s seem to receive year after year. These just happen to be the very same gifts that your dad has been wrapping for his dad …
