For Lene Ehlers, art is about feeling first: romantic, intimate, and sensory. Her textured florals speak in soft palettes, made to be lived with as much as admired.
Going back – to where it all began – six years to the day.
In May 2025, the I AM WATER Foundation returned to Plettenberg Bay for a three-day Ocean Guardians Workshop, made possible by funds raised during our 2024 Swim Club initiative. The programme introduced local youth to the wonders of the ocean through snorkelling, mindfulness, and environmental education — fostering connection, confidence, and conservation.
In December 2024, 665 participants took part in our annual Swim Club, collectively helping to raise over R170,000 in support of education and conservation. Part of the funds raised was donated to NPO Cultural Connections, helping to kickstart their newest programme in Kranshoek. We recently spent an afternoon with their Rheenendal Eco Youth Circle, an [...]
Travel with us to Rosemead Artisan Bakery in Yzerfontein, where Brett Nortier bakes artisan bread by hand, long before the sun comes up.
Woven on a rare Saurer loom with a batch of yarn that took an unexpected turn… How the wool and mohair blanket became the Pixel Cushions.
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.
In December 2024, 631 swimmers took to the waters in Cape Town & the Garden Route for the 4th annual Mungo Swim Club, raising over R175,000 for ocean conservation and community upliftment. Here’s what those who took part had to say about it.
New products, new looms, international trade shows, a museum space underway, giving back through our CSR – and more. A round-up of 2024 highlights.
Every year, Mungo’s corporate social responsibility program, MOVE, hosts a “Design Your Own Kikoi” workshop with students from Crags Primary School. All proceeds from the winning kikoi go towards funding a teacher at the school. This year’s winner is Jesslyn Windvogel with her “Galaxy” kikoi.
Kitt and Lilah wear the Alles “everything” apron whilst baking sugar cookies for the festive season.
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.
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.
A classic weave with a modern twist. Meet the Willow Beach towel—unisex, versatile, and now available in our latest color, Sea Fan.
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.
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.
We chat with one of our designers, Ray, about the making of the Whalebone Throw. A striking cotton cloth that marries innovation with sophistication.
We chat to Mungo Designer, Lenore, about the making of the Savannah Blanket, a multi-textural throw woven with cotton and linen.
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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