New mohair headquarters open

[caption id="attachment_136831" align="aligncenter" width="519"] ELEGANT HOME: Enjoying the spacious new mohair headquarters in Walmer are, from left, Mohair SA MD Deon Saayman, Mohair Trust chairman Davey Herold and Rothner Bekker. Picture: BRIAN WITBOOI[/caption]

Unusual Walmer building will bring golden fleece closer to local consumers and designers

NELSON Mandela Bay is the world’s mohair capital and the industry’s new Walmer headquarters are poised to offer a one-stop solution to accessing the prized natural fibre.

Construction on the building, designed by Jason Erlank Architects, began in April last year. The building is aimed at reflecting the innovation in the mohair industry, which launched the international mohair mark last year.