The Fabric of a Place: Frances v.H Mohair

In the semi-arid plains of South Africa’s Karoo, where mountain ranges frame a landscape textured with fine flora and crisp light, Frances v.H Mohair creates textiles that are inseparable from their origins. Founded by Frances van Hasselt, who grew up on a family Angora goat farm, the studio honours mohair’s deep African heritage and its place in the land’s delicate ecosystem. Every piece is made by hand, from washing and spinning to weaving and finishing, carried out by a collective of skilled women artisans...

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Image Credits:

Lead: Frances van Hasselt hanging pieces from the Botterblom Straat collection, 2024. Photo: Luke Houba

Video: Courtesy of Frances v.H Mohair