Mia Melange

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA

At Mia Mélange they create high-quality handcrafted products, by using the best local materials they can find. Each one of their products is carefully designed and produced with great care and attention to detail. They believe in quality over quantity and prefer hand work over machine whenever possible. Their designs are inspired by a love for nature, texture, natural materials and ancient crafting techniques. Mia likes to combine all of these to create a modern and functional design. Mia Mélange believes in empowering women and creating opportunities. She is passionate about our local community and strive to create jobs for previously unemployed women in our area. At their studio in Stellenbosch, they have a small team of highly valued crafters which are carefully trained and given a life skill. About the name- Mélange means mixture / blend in French. It's also a type of yarn that is commonly used in the textile and fashion industries. The yarn is typically made up of different kinds of fibers, or different colored fibers, which are blended together in a certain fixed ratio. When applied correctly, mélange yarn can be knitted or woven into a rich multicolored / textured fabric, which can be used for various purposes. The idea behind the name 'Mia Mélange' arose out of a desire to create a collection of eclectic products, with a strong emphasis on the bountiful world of textiles. Mia Mélange was founded by Mia Danieli in 2014. Mia Mélange is 100% handmade in Stellenbosch, South Africa.