Journal

The Kids of Kurland Music Festival is one of our main fundraising events. But with restrictions on gatherings due to the pandemic, we were unable to have our much- looked-forward to festivals the past two years. But with so much keen interest from our overseas visitors this year, our volunteers pulled out all stops to make the festival happen this year.

The Kids of Kurland Kikoi project is a shining example of how textile design can be used to empower young minds and uplift communities. This innovative initiative, which partners with Crags Primary School in South Africa, provides students with the unique opportunity to learn about traditional textile design techniques and create their own kikoi designs.

We had a wonderful evening with Brett Archibald.

Mungo, a South African weaving mill, has partnered with the Crags Primary School in a unique project called Kids of Kurland Kikoi. This initiative empowers students to learn about textile design and production, while also raising funds for their school.

On July 17th, the Mungo Mill welcomed 16 eco-conscious students from Crags Primary School on a sustainable fashion journey! Through a hands-on workshop, they learned how textiles are made while designing and weaving their own colorful, reusable kikoi. The most impactful design will be produced and sold sustainably, inspiring eco-friendly choices for all.