We chat to Master Weaver and Mungo Founder, Stu Holding, about his early days in the Textile Mills in Yorkshire and his journey to South Africa with a continued commitment to the art of weaving.
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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…
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“We need the goods we use to have a certain longevity.
Years, yes. A lifetime, possibly.
But what we don’t want is for our goods to outlive us…”
A case for natural fibres, and the necessity of biodegradability. -
Celebrating the textile standards that serve the betterment of our people and planet, this Earth Day.
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Family rituals with Mungo. Simple joys. Shared moments. Warm light and cozy linens. A short video. Summer series: Family Gathering | Linen Love | Holiday Reminiscing Featured Products Cloverleaf Tablecloth The Flax Towel Linen Scarf Read more about our linen: The lineage of our linen. -
A story inspired by a piece of cake.
A call for the revolutionary power of optimism. -
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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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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Join us as we visit the farming cooperative, Terre De Lin, in Normandy to learn about their farming practices and the meticulous care that goes into cultivating the flax we use in our linen products. Watch the film here.
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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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A reflection on consumption, impact, and the ‘grey area’ of sustainable production. Read the full story on the Mungo journal.
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Irreverent musings on organic cotton – and other 21st century problems.
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A reflection on the fragility of supply chains, and the importance of being adaptable.
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In 2020 Mungo became South Africa’s first GOTS-certified weaving mill. The Global Organic Textile Standard is the world-leading standard for ethically produced organic textiles – read more about it here.
