SWARTBERG COAT

Made to order. Please allow 2-3 weeks for production + shipping.

The SWARTBERG COAT folds a landscape into a garment. Inspired by the magnificent Swartberg Pass in the Karoo, it uses that area's fibre, mohair, to trace its lines.

The coat is knitted on a vintage manual knitting machine, and then meticulously embellished with hand stitching to suggest details in the landscape. The base yarn is a mohair blend (see the composition & care tab); the stitching is done in various natural fibres, including merino wool, cotton, mohair & silk.

Each coat is made individually, to order; no two are identical.

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About the collection: STRATA (AW25) is inspired by the way rock records its own formation over time, in layers, folds and shapes. Knitting, in a way, does the same: in its shape, texture and structure, it records both time and process as it is made.
In Strata we let the process show: shaping marks, exposed seams, textured surfaces, layered shapes.
Each piece has the quiet strength for years of wear. No fuss, just purpose and beauty.

FIT NOTES FOR SWARTBERG MOHAIR COAT
The Swartberg Coat's fit is roomy, yet neat.  Aim for 16-24cm of ease (in the round) around the chest as the key measurement. the front overlaps for extra coverage; the sleeves are wide enough for layering.
 Note that the length measurements above are taken with the garment lying flat. When worn, it can hang 8-12 cm longer.

FIND YOUR SIZE
Each of our products has its own size chart in which we try to give you all the information you need to make a choice.
Note that the numbers in these charts are the measurements of the garment, not the body. 

• Read through the Sizing & Fit notes to see what the intended fit is 
• Take the key width measurement on your body (chest in the case of a top, hips in the case of a bottom)
• Add the intended ease and check the size chart to find the nearest match.
• Check the length measurements of the garment against your body to make sure that they work for you.

Alternatively, compare the measurements of the garment with something similar you already own and whose fit you like. 

Keep in mind that knits are inherently stretchy, and none of our styles is especially tight fitting. It is often possible to size up or down to get a roomier of closer fit.
If you need help picking a size, please get in touch; we are always glad to assist.

Composition 78% mohair | 13% wool | 9% nylon

Care The best care for your knits is often less: air it out between wears, and wash only when really needed. It's better for the fibres and the earth. If you feel like your knit needs a refresh, hover a steaming iron over it. The steam will fluff up and settle the fibres, and any slight stretching from wear will be repaired.
When your mohair knit does need cleaning, hand wash it, using luke warm water and a gentle detergent. Do not wring or rub.
Squeeze the water out; to remove more water, squeeze between towels.
Lay flat to dry; reshape while damp.
Store flat.
Mohair pills less than merino wool, and the pills that do form, tend to be large and loose. Simply pull them off by hand.