We are in great company with Mohair South Africa’s Signature Collection which is being launched at Cape Town’s DI today.  All our products are available to buy and they include a specially designed, textured throw made from mohair, cotton and stripped calico (named “The Show Pony”).  Also, our classic weaves in chalk and a mild, [...]

We recently asked our neighbouring potter (Monique Wilson) to design some buttons for our raffia cushion covers.  Although we are fond of our wooden buttons, something new and fresh and colourful is required.  We began with three plain colours – a teal, mustard and bright red.  These have worked well, but Monique decided to experiment with [...]

The extraordinary home built at Leopard Creek, facing the Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park in Mpumulanga contains indigenous materials and incorporates highly original interior design.   “The interior reflects the surrounding bushveld in natural timber and overall bleached, faded grey and beige tones and the fabrics chosen echo this natural palette.   Interior and exterior [...]

Since attending a dyeing course run by Slipstream/Melanie Brummer we have been dyeing our fabrics in ways we have not tried before…with spectacular results.  We are brimming with enthusiasm over our new skills, it is easy to get a dyeing effect, but difficult to do it well, evenly spaced and carefully done.  We also have [...]