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Monday, 1 June 2009

Mielie Bags

Curious as to how the bags are constructed, I made a visit to the Mielie* bag shop at Montebello in Newlands, Cape Town.



I was told that if I visited the next day I would be able to see the ladies and the technique in person. Of course, I made it back the next day! Thursdays are when assignments are given out and finished items are brought back to be made into bags, pencil cases, cushions, ottomans etc etc.

The boys and I braved the steep stairs and entered a wonderland of colour and activity!













Adri, showed me their new laptop bag



as well as this gorgeous ottoman.



Of course, I managed to spend a few $$$$$ in the shop! It was well worth the visit!



*Mielie is the South African word for sweetcorn. The rug-hooking technique used resembles this vegetable and makes it a very suitable name for these gorgeous bags.

Next to the workshop and shop is a great place for a cup of coffee especially if you need to let the kids run off that energy.