The Organic Ruti Kikoi – a travel-ready wrap or sarong reimagined in GOTS-certified organic cotton and woven on traditional shuttle looms. Lightweight, multi-functional and versatile from beach to beyond.
Introducing our newest cloth-meets-apron – woven on our 130-year-old Hattersley loom, a cherished relic of cottage industry weaving.
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New products, new looms, international trade shows, a museum space underway, giving back through our CSR – and more. A round-up of 2024 highlights.
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Kitt and Lilah wear the Alles “everything” apron whilst baking sugar cookies for the festive season.
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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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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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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…
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.
- 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 [...]
- MUNGO meets Ingrid and Howard Walker of Walkers Beach Boutique Hotel in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Bringing to form a happy marriage in both work and leisure, minimalism and maximalism and texture and tone, their beachside hotel captures barefoot luxury for discerning guests hoping to get the most out of their Garden Route escape. “I [...]
As an independent weaving mill, not swayed by seasonal trends or outside demands, we have licence to play. To create one-of-a-kind products that align our design to innovate, with a commitment to quality craftsmanship. At the Mungo Mill, we have 18 looms. A mix of antique shuttle-operated looms, and more mid-century rapier machines. Each of [...]-
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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Ditch the disposable, single-use gift paper, and perfect the art of furoshiki – a centuries-old Japanese cloth wrapping technique.
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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.
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…
