Stories from the Eastern Cape
Care guides, sustainability, farm stories and news from Barnard Mohair in Alicedale.
Barnard Mohair: Weaving EC agriculture into global fashion
Behind every luxury Barnard Mohair garment is a rich South African story. Deeply rooted in the Eastern Cape, which produces 48% of the world’s mohair, this family-owned brand champions ethical farming, eco-friendly dye processes, and local craftsmanship
Naturally Renewable. Responsibly Sourced.
Our story started about 60 years ago now in the small town of Alicedale in the Eastern Cape. When My dad, Jan Paul Barnard, first learned about this fibre- the hair from the Angora goat, he fell in love with it. He was just 23 years old when he started the mohair factory.
The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Mohair heirloom piece
Please follow these steps to keep your Barnard Mohair piece looking great for years to come. Mohair is a natural fibre and requires very little washing. Lanolin is a natural oil that protects the mohair fibre from absorbing dirt, repels moisture and hence minimal washing is required. However, when the time comes, please follow our steps below to learn how to clean and look after your mohair blanket.
Woven to Be One of a Kind: Why No Two Barnard Mohair Pieces Are Alike
Go inside our Alicedale studio to see how a Barnard Mohair blanket is made—from raw mohair tops to hand-dyed, hand-woven heirloom blankets.
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