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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Following the round-up of our 2023 Swim Club, we made the call to add on an additional swim in response to the seismic blasting scheduled for January 2024, which will have devastating impacts on our marine life, our tourism and local fishing livelihoods.
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A story inspired by a piece of cake.
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Someone once described the Mungo Mill as a ‘cathedral to weaving’, and perhaps this is a fitting way to see it. As a functional space, with noisy looms driving the process, the design of the building had to meet certain technical requirements. But as a space reflecting a creative process, it needed a sense of artistry. Such that could reflect the approach to craftsmanship happening within; the balance of good looks and good design that is interwoven into every Mungo product.
Read the full story here.
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Read more about the 2023 Africa Textile talks – a full day of inspiring discussions that offer a platform to spotlight textile innovation and connect with industry change makers. The talks present a refreshing opportunity to explore responsive solutions, as we look to reimagine Africa’s fashion and textile landscape amidst globally relevant issues.
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A hard look at fast fashion and the importance of traceability. A call to action: to take a deeper look behind the seams.
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A traveller’s guide to enjoying London (and a world-famous flower show). A photo journey from the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Step behind the threshold of the Mungo Mill, pass the curving Coral Tree and through the glass doors, and you’ll hear a distinctive sound – of looms in action. A swell of sound, an orchestra with several players. This is the fabric of our life. Read the full story.
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What happens when one run of towels comes out smaller than the other? A reflection on flexibility, fluctuation and the pursuit of quality – that begs the question: does size really matter?
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Katrin Coetzer is a Cape Town-based artist who recently produced a series of illustrations for a new range of Mungo gift cards. We talked to her about her work, influences and her thoughts on the new Mungo Artist’s Apron.
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As we wrap up our 2022 Swim Clubs, we chat to I Am Water founder, Hanli Prinsloo, about moments of majesty beneath the waves, and the power of hope in hard times.
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Five days of sunrise swimming. 292 swimmers. R29,200 raised for I AM WATER. Read the story of the 2022 Mungo Swim Club – and how you can join for the next one.
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If you’ve had the chance to visit our flagship Cape Town store, you’ll be familiar with our most-loved loom, fondly known as ‘Hattie’. With the expansion of the Mungo Mill underway, we’ve brought her up to the Garden Route to join the rest of her clan – and to be reunited with those who truly know how to take care of her…
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In 2017 we built the Mungo Mill – a culmination of our dream for open and transparent textile production. Over the last year we’ve been expanding this vision. This week we opened the doors to Phase 2.
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Illze Muller has an eye for design and a passion for possibility. She has brought an 1850s barn on the Garden Route, brilliantly back to life.
With an eye for design and a passion for possibility, the Mullers have brought an 1850s barn brilliantly back to life as luxury Garden Route accommodation. We took a trip to Herbertsdale, and sat down with the residing family, to learn more about the history of ‘Langskuur’.
