Melange is one of the latest additions to Plett-based textile company Mungo’s covetable Kamma Linen bedding collection.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of fresh bed linen from local textile company Mungo – one of the few remaining linen weavers in South Africa. Their European-grown linen can be traced from seed to spun yarn, before making its way to Plettenberg Bay, where it is woven at the Mungo Mill on the edge of the Tsitsikamma forest (hence the name “Kamma Linen”).

One of the latest additions to Mungo’s bedding range is Melange. In keeping with the word’s origins (melange is French for “mix”), the fabric’s flecks of colour result in a beautiful textured look that is reminiscent of materials created by nature. The effect is attained through a unique dyeing process, in which differently coloured fibres are mixed together before being spun. As a bonus, the more this heirloom-quality linen is laundered and lived with, the softer and lovelier it becomes.

For more information and to shop online, visit mungo.co.za. Take a 360-degree tour of the Mungo Mill here.

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Mungo weaves a wide range of sustainable natural fibre throws, bedding, towels, kitchen and table linens. In March 2020, Mungo began making masks, which have since been tweaked and refined for breathability and fit.

This 100% linen mask trio, made exclusively for VISI, features a double-layer design and medium-size cut. In gingham check, stripe and melange fabric, the 22.5cm x 12.5cm masks, which are woven at the Mungo Mill in Plettenberg Bay, are made from the finest Italian-spun linen. Linen ensures a light-weight natural feel, providing easy breathability over long periods.

Each mask features tie strings and a pocket for an optional filter insert (not included).

The masks retail at R350 for a pack of three and 25% of the total profits from the sale of the masks will be donated to FoodFlow.

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Please note: These fabric face masks should not be considered sufficient protection against COVID-19. These masks are not medical-grade or surgical-grade and they are not filtered. The usage of a fabric face mask should be accompanied by strictly adhering to safe-use guidelines. It is very important to use a fabric mask properly. If these masks are not properly used, there is a risk of spreading COVID-19. A fabric face mask must be used in conjunction with good hygiene practices: additional preventative measures need to be adopted, like frequent hand-washing and social distancing. Please wash these masks before first use. For guidelines on how to wear a fabric face mask safely, visit who.int.

Looking for more stylish fabric face masks? Check out Mia Melange x Mieke Droomer Architects facric face masks.

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From a pink pizza spot in London and a new 10-storey mural in Cape Town to locally woven serviettes and fun ceramics, these are top VISI picks of the week series – week 289.

1. Humble Pizza by Child Studio

Child Studio transformed the interiors of Humble, a plant-based pizza eatery, into a wall-to-wall pink café in London’s Chelsea, inspired by London’s Formica cafés of the 1950s. Mosaic tiled flooring, cherry wood detailing and neon signs were also used within the space.

Images courtesy of Alexey Kostikov and Chieh Huang / childstudio.co

2. Mungo’s New Selvedge Serviette Range

Local textile brand Mungo has released a new pure linen serviette range, each one of which has been individually woven on restored shuttle looms at the Mungo Mill in Plettenberg Bay. The design was actually inspired by a family holiday, where doing laundry was not at the top of anyone’s minds and serviettes were reused in the evenings. “By giving each family member their colour for the week, no confusion could arise over which serviette belonged to whom,” explains the team.

Images courtesy of Mungo

3. New Lighthouse Mural

A 10-storey mural can now be viewed on the facade of a building in Strand Street, Cape Town. The mural, commissioned by Boxwood Property Fund in association with local NPO Baz-Art, was created by Ukrainian street artist Aleksandr Nikituik. It took six days to complete.

Images: Melissa Cucci / Baz-Art

4. Rami Kim’s Whimsical Ceramics

Los Angeles-based Rami Kim, an artist and award-winning animator, has made a range of functional ceramic objects featuring little 3D faces. She hopes to eventually create a series of short animated films featuring the characters she creates.

Images via thisiscolossal.com

5. HIVE booth

Angelshack’s semi-enclosed HIVE booth offers noise reduction solutions and a degree of privacy for those looking for a place to take a breather in open-plan workspaces.

Images courtesy of angelshack.co.za

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From a mesmerising rainwater sculpture and a new locally produced linen range to design studio nendo’s take on a handbag for Longchamp, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 280.

1. Mungo’s Kamma Linen in Verdite

Local textile brand Mungo has added a new colourway to its 100% linen bedding range. Woven at the Mungo Mill in Plettenberg Bay, Kamma linen bedding now comes in a soothing leafy tone, available as flat and fitted sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases. Check out Mungo Melange Bedding.

Images courtesy of Mungo

2. John Grade Studio’s Rainwater Sculpture

Artist and sculptor John Grade has created a fascinating net sculpture made up of 5 000 little rainwater collectors. The droplets, which together look like an ornate chandelier, collect rainwater, making the nets drop towards the forest floor. As the water evaporates, the nets lift up again into the trees. Beautiful!

Images via designboom.com

3. Chef Peter Tempelhoff X Ellerman House

Renowned chef Peter Tempelhoff has been appointed Culinary Director at luxury local retreat Ellerman House, where, together with Executive Chef Grant Daniels and the hotel’s talented team, he will champion local ingredients as part of an exciting new menu. “South Africa’s food culture inspires me daily, and guests can expect to be taken on a delicious journey through our country’s landscape,” he says.

Peter Tempelhoff and Grant Daniels

Images courtesy of Ellerman House

4. nendo Katachi Collection for Longchamp

Japanese design studio nendo has created a handbag collection for French luxury goods brand Longchamp. The shapes – a cube, a cone and a circle – are inspired by origami, which is also the inspiration for Longchamp’s iconic Le Pliage collection. The nendo versions come with additional functionality in a range of new colourways and sizes.

Image credit: Akihiro Yoshida via nendo

5. Studio H Named 1 of 100 Designers Shaping The Future

Studio H, a local multidisciplinary design studio, was recently named as one of 100 designers shaping the future as part of the Icon Design 100 issue. Highlighted was S/ZOUT, a food design project created in 2017 in response to the Cape Town water crisis. The project, which looks at the possibility of using seawater to irrigate crops, included the S/ZOUT Pantry, a group of products that could be found in the kitchen of the future. The Pantry will now form part of the permanent collection at the MAK Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art and will also be exhibited at the Dutch Institute of Food and Design exhibition in Canada, curated by designer Marije Vogelzang.

Images courtesy of Studio H

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Cape Town-based brand Revel Linen, whose products we recently spotted at KAMERS/Makers, stocks a range of 100% linen, from duvet covers to tablecloths.

The linen is sourced from fair-trade weavers across Europe before it’s assembled back home in Cape Town, where embroidery, sewing and other needlecraft takes place as part of a skills creation initiative.

Revel Linen aims to create soft, top quality linen that can be used for years to come. Made from flax plants, linen is both cool in summer and warm in winter, It’s also breathable and hypoallergenic.

For more information and to shop online, visit revellinen.com.

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Like Evolution Products’ stainless steel drinking straws, which replace the single-use plastic versions, the range of totes was designed to be used as an alternative to plastic shopping bags, which often end up in our oceans, harming the wildlife.

Evolution Product was assisted by The South African Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) when it came to the designs featured on the products. The team at the Institute found a rare book dating back to 1908 by William Tyson, showcasing a collection of pressed Sea Algae, and shared the discovery with Evolution Product, who in turn translated the pressings into a pattern.

Through its offering, Evolution Product aims to create awareness about the plight of our oceans and natural habitats, inspired by David Attenborough’s continued conservation work, as well as the work of Dr Kerry Sink, who after five years of campaigning has managed to increase Marine Protected Areas in South Africa from 0.4% to 5%. The new areas will advance ocean protection by approximately 50 000 km2, an area two and half times the size of the Kruger National Park. Through this unique approach, South Africa establishes itself as a leader in developing country strategies for sustainable oceans. 

Evolution Product has also reduced its own waste by introducing biodegradable plastic bags, brown wrapping paper and paper tape for product packaging.

For more information and to shop online, visit evolutionproduct.co.za.

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The Northbrook Indigo duvet cover set from Australian brand Linen House is a woven jacquard inspired by Mid-Century design. Featuring a geometric pattern in taupe, navy and blue chambray tones, each piece in the set is finished with a cord piping.

Linen House

The Bedroom Shop has also released a range of three cushions that are inspired by African landscapes and villages. Using St Leger & Viney fabric, dark charcoals and muddy brick tones feature on natural linen backgrounds. The three scatters are available in various sizes with quality inners.

Exclusive to The Bedroom Shop is the Hudson Dresser and Bedside Table, a contemporary furniture range inspired by the slender, elongated lines of the New York skyline. The pieces are manufactured locally from solid Ash timber and finished with a tinted oil.

These latest releases are all available to order online, with countrywide delivery, via thebedroomshoponline.co.za.

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Local interior and product design brand The Collection Studio has launched a Spring/Summer 2018 range showcasing a variety of playful homeware and furniture pieces.

Entitled Flowing From Nature, this collection draws inspiration from soft natural fibres and textures, plants and art.

“I love flowers and all plants, and with the collection I wanted it to be visible,” says Dicey du Toit, owner of the Port Elizabeth-based design studio. On incorporating the collection into your home, Dicey believes introducing a plant or two will only accentuate the textiles.

The range consists of chairs, sofas, ottomans, cabinets, lamps, tables and rugs, with artwork commissioned by Cape Town-based artist Anico Mostert printed onto pure linen.

See more designs at thecollectionstudio.co.za.

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HAUS, the homeware offering from fabric brand Hertex, has added an array of luxurious bedding to its collection, all of which is available for purchase through its online store.

The latest additions include the 100% percale cotton, decadent 220-thread count Dreamscape bedding, featuring a delicate satin stitch and oxford pleat, in five different colourways.

Also new to the brand’s bedding collection is the Hinterland Bedding range, available in solid grey and a grey-and-white stripe in a cotton/linen chambray.

Dreamscape

All sets come in queen, king and super-king with two pillowcases included. Separate king-size pillowcases are also on offer.

HAUS also stocks a wide variety of throws, side tables, rugs, cushions and planters.

Visit hertexhaus.co.za for more information.

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