House & Leisure and Visa have searched the country to find South Africa’s best places to stay, eat and get pampered.  The Best of SA Lodge features five ultra luxurious bush lodges – four of which feature Coral Stephens products in the form of curtaining fabric, cushion covers and accessories, carpets and cotton blankets for [...]

As we wrap ourselves in woven warmth for winter we find a new appreciation of colour – both neutral and splashes of brights and we love the insulation and weight of mohair.  It has been quite chilly, even in Piggs Peak where the Coral trees are now in full bloom – inspirational colours are all [...]

We have seen a great variety of football supporters who have made a trip to Swaziland and stopped by at our shop in Piggs Peak.  They seem to be having a great time – it is a pity Nelspruit/Mbombela which is near by is only hosting 4 games, and opening round ones at that.  The [...]

We can’t help but be swept away by the World Cup frenzy that is all around us.  Although Swaziland is not competing in the tournament football fever is everywhere and the support for Bafana has united so many!  We are weaving a SA flag this week…

Rooms on View was held recently in Sandton, Johannesburg – there was plenty of anticipation as the decor show had not taken place in 2009.  The local decor market has struggled due to the recession and these sorts of shows, although a valuable platform, are expensive for small firms to attend.    A few stands did [...]

Our beautiful mohair “jewel” curtain is featured in this month’s House & Leisure magazine…

All the staff at Coral Stephens Handweaving express their heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Jane, Tania and Riko for their loss.  Van Zyl had always been a supportive person to our business – he always gave sound advice, during difficult times assisted financially and always spoke passionately about the work we do.  He personally assisted in educating [...]

This carpet recently came to us for cleaning – it was made in about 1975 and is still in perfect condition.  It is 100% nautral, undyed “chalk” mohair and is woven in combination of tufted and flatpile design.  It is super soft underfoot and as it has aged the mohair has taken on a silky texture [...]

This new Quivertree publication “Hot Afro” contains contemporary South African interiors some of which feature Coral Stephens fabrics.  Seems we are in good company.  Craig Fraser’s images are extraordinary – what a beautiful book.   As he says ” a shared respect for craft and the handmade, for example, particularly that originating in Africa. ..” is a common [...]

We are sampling for a new range of scarves made from a superfine, brushed mohair which is soft enough to use as scarves.  We have combined it with a touch of silk and love the results…