Boma Hand Towels - Cardamom

In 1998, master weaver Stuart Holding came into possession of two restored antique looms. He wove limited runs of homeware textiles in what he called his "working weaving museum," an old barn where passersby could watch him work.

He sold the textiles in his wife Janet's shop, and soon demand outgrew supply. Today Mungo has its own mill near Stuart's original barn in the Plettenberg Bay area of South Africa, four stores and a team of more than 100. Those two old looms are still going strong. Mungo says it never compromises on production methods or the cost of raw materials, and it believes that what it makes, and how it makes it, can help improve the world we live in.

The whole Mungo Mill is open to the public, so visitors can see how the fabric is made. Mungo says it is South Africa's first GOTS-certified textile weaving mill, and since 2019 it has put 1% of its annual turnover toward projects that benefit the Plettenberg Bay area.

• 100% cotton grown in Southern Africa
• Natural cardamom coloring
• Traditional weaving materials

• Size: 45 x 90cm each towel
• Set of 4 hand towels
• Substantial weight for durability
• Generously sized for kitchen and bath use

• Fair trade certified
• Sustainably sourced materials
• Traditional craft methods verified

• Machine wash in cool water with gentle cycle
• Air dry or tumble dry on low heat setting
• Becomes softer with each washing
• Store in dry location between uses
• Iron on medium heat if desired for crisp appearance

Q: What makes these hand towels different from regular kitchen towels?
A: These are traditionally woven by artisans using 100% Southern African cotton with fair trade practices, creating more substantial and beautiful textiles than mass-produced alternatives.

Q: Can these towels be used for both kitchen and bathroom?
A: Yes, the generous 45x90cm size makes them perfect for kitchen tasks, hand drying, or gentle bath use.

Q: How do I care for these cotton hand towels?
A: Machine wash in cool water and air dry or tumble dry low - they actually become softer and more beautiful with each washing.

Q: Are these towels sustainably made?
A: Yes, they are fair trade certified and made with cotton grown in Southern Africa using traditional weaving methods.

Q: What does the cardamom color look like?
A: Cardamom is a warm, earthy neutral tone that complements natural home aesthetics and coordinates beautifully with most kitchen and bath decor.

Q: How absorbent are these cotton hand towels?
A: The 100% cotton construction and traditional weaving create excellent absorbency that improves with use and washing.

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