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.
“In the height of the season, there’s a reactiveness to the intensity. We move around a little faster, with a productive push. Buoyed by something energetic; a growing sense of excitement. But the cooling off inevitably comes…”
A reflection on seasonal changes. On growth and stillness.
There’s a bench outside our Plettenberg Bay shop. The plaque reads, ‘Loom with a View.’ From here, atop a seat pulled together from old loom parts, you have a full view of our mill. It’s a place to take pause. Slow down. To contemplate the idea of changing pace if you’re feeling introspective…
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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.
Over the years, as I’ve become increasingly involved with Mungo, there are several questions that I get asked by members of the public repeatedly. Queries such as: “Are your towels absorbent?” (Yes. Yes they really are) and “Can I get a discount?” (For the last time, mom, the answer is still no.) But the one [...]-
Welcoming the Caribbean Check – a cotton tablecloth inspired by a voyage to the Caribbean, and woven to life on our newest Saurer loom at the Mungo Mill.
Our bold, bright & generously sized Folly Beach Towel has been a long-favourite flat weave. Now we’ve relaunched it in Hermit Crab. We chatted to our designer, Lenore, about her process and inspiration.
Playing within the creative constraints of our antique shuttle looms, we designed and wove the Linen Scarf. Loading the pirns at random, our weavers found play in the weft. The result is that each scarf bears the creative hand of its creator. Each is truly one of a kind. Read more on our blog.
Our head designer, Lenore Schroeder recently fulfilled a longtime dream of owning her own loom. Here’s her story of finding, assembling and weaving on a beautiful old handloom.
Mungo? Mango?! We often are confronted with this conundrum. Read more to find out the secret behind our name.
