A few weeks ago I visited a place that left me fascinated: Kinsale (Ireland). This month I am in Cork on a research stay thanks to the University of Deusto and one Saturday I went to Kinsale, very close to Cork. I had high expectations because of the good things I was ‘told’, so, before going, I had a look on the web to see what I could find there. After spending more than half a day there, I would definitely recommend it!
Of course, I did some research to see if there were any entrepreneur around and, yes, in a corner, just around the corner on one of the main streets, a small shop caught my eye, it appeared out of nowhere, its name is Mamukko. Just in case, if you happen to be in Kinsale, here is the exact address and contact details: Guardwell, Kinsale, P17 A257. Tel: 085 734 2004 and email contact: contact@mamukko.ie
Mamukko is a family business, as one of the founders explains:
With 14 awards to its name, Mamukko has earned recognition both locally and internationally. New York Times, Forbes, and Stern Magazine have seen this brand as a key force in sustainable fashion.
Mamukko was founded in 2011. Since then, it is considered as a leader in Irish circular design, placing Kinsale firmly on the map of sustainability and eco-conscious innovation in Europe.
Its founder are Nora Magyar and her hunsband Attila Magyar, a 5th generation leatherworker. This couple transforms reclaimed materials into limited edition, high-quality bags and accessories. They invest in sustainability through the reduction of waste and the creation of sustainable fashion. Among the materials they use, we can find decommissioned sails, life rafts, leather remnants, and even airplane seats.
Founded in 2011, Mamukko has established itself as a leader in Irish circular design, placing Kinsale firmly on the map of sustainability and eco-conscious innovation in Europe.
All Mamukko’s designs are created (manufactured) in-house at their workshop in Kinsale, and always environmentally friendly.
Although when I visited the shop I could not be with Nora and Attila, I recognise that Jean was a hostess who knew how to perfectly convey Mamukko’s philosophy to me and led me to think again that another more sustainable world is possible. Thank you, Jean, for your time, your words and your teachings, and thank you Nora and Attila for your art. I took a ‘little piece’ of Mamukko with me.
Enjoy the rest of the month of May.
Here I am, here I am. I’m back with a startup that I met a couple of weeks ago in Porto, Portugal. As soon as I saw it, I thought that it would be a nice way to start this tenth year that I’ve been writing this blog. I hope it will not leave you indifferent. 
