Mohair in the news…

Li Edelkoort, the world renown trend forecaster is working with Mohair South Africa to promote interest in the sustainability and versatility of mohair.  This is what she recently had to say about our link with mohair….
“Around the world villagers and shepherds are dependent on their animals providing meat, milk and material to keep them nourished, [...]

Coral Stephens Handweaving

Coral Stephens Handweaving

Coral Stephens Handweaving specialises in decor fabrics and rugs woven in mohair, silk, wool, cotton and raffia.
These are used extensively in home, corporate and hotel décor.  Curtaining is our core product, hand spun and woven mohair is something unique and special and has a highly individual and sophisticated look.  We began weaving mohair curtaining [...]

Mohair Blankets

Mohair Blankets

Mohair Blankets
Mohair blankets are woven in plain or striped designs, with or without texture.
We stock a wide variety of blankets in our shop and can make to order (although minimum quantities apply).
Being a natural fiber, mohair is an excellent insulator and is light making it ideal throw or knee rug.

Cotton Blankets

Cotton Blankets

Cotton blankets are ideal in a warmer climate, being light and casual and easy to care for. As with mohair, blankets may be made to order (minimum quantities apply) and different textures, colours and combinations can be incorporated to create something unique.
100% pure cotton is sourced from South Africa on a spun cone and is [...]

Shawls & Scarves

Shawls & Scarves

We have a small line of shawls and scarves made of mohair, cotton or silk.
Each yarn creates a different look and feel to the garment.  Mohair is versatile enough also to be used as a bed runner or décor accessory.  Silk is glamorous and gleaming and cotton is casual and light.

Cotton Carpets & Rugs

Cotton Carpets & Rugs

Cotton is sourced in ready dyed, preshrunk rolls which are then stripped by hand and are ready to weave.
We are able to source closest available colours to client’s requirements – but do not dye the cotton ourselves.
Cotton rugs are versatile being suitable for bedrooms, living areas and bathrooms.  They are woven in a flat pile [...]

Raffia fabrics

Raffia fabrics

Raffia is stripped and knotted to create a smooth, evenly textured weft.  It is often softened by using a similar or contrasting shade of cotton.  Raffia comes from a sustainable source in Madagascar.
Raffia can be dyed and is woven with cotton in a variety of patterns and combinations for upholstery and cushion covers.  Due to [...]