Mamukko (English version)

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.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!

Mis deseos para estas Navidades, y, sobre todo, para este año son los siguientes:/Hauek dira Gabon eta, batez ere, urte berri honetarako desioak:/My wishes for this Christmas and, above all, for this year are the following:
  • Que aunque nos veamos desde una perspectiva u otra, nos miremos/Nahiz eta ikuspegi batetik edo bestetik elkar ikusi, BEGIRA gaitezen/May we look at each other from one perspective or another.
  • Que cuando nos miremos, lo hagamos con ojos que reflejen una mirada real/Bata besteari begiratzen diogunean, BENETAKO BEGIRADA islatzen duten begiekin egitea/When we look at each other, may we do it with eyes that reflect a real look.
  • Que la mirada empática prevalezca ante todas las existentes/Dauden guztien artean, BEGIRADA ENPATIKOA lehenestea/May the empathic look prevail over all the existing ones.
  • Que la mirada de la envidia desaparezca/BEKAIZKERIAREN BEGIRADA guztiz desagertzea/May the look of envy disappear.
En definitiva, que aunque haya pasado mucho tiempo desde la última vez que nos vimos y nos miramos a los ojos, estemos deseando volver a hacerlo y disfrutar del momento y de lo que ello significa/Azkenik, azken aldiz ikusi eta begietara begiratu ginenetik denbora asko igaro den arren, ahal dugun guztia egitea berriro elkarri ikusteko eta momentu horretaz eta horrek esan nahi duenaz gozatzea/Finally, even if it has been a long time since the last time we saw each other and looked into each other’s eyes, we are willing to do it again and enjoy the moment and what it means.

On an expedition

A few years after participating in my first pedagogical expedition with the Princess of Girona Foundation (FPdGi), the week of November 27-30, 2023, I could fulfill my dream of “repeating” the experience, this time in Castilla-León, specifically in Valladolid and Zamora. I can assure you that actively participating in the seventh edition of the Pedagogical Expedition for teachers from all over Spain accompanied, on this occasion, by alumni of the “Generation Teachers” program has been a very good experience.
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Lur

The first time I met the protagonist of this week’s post I was struck by her energy, vitality, enthusiasm, desire to continue teaching and, of course, to continue learning, but, above all, I was struck by her passion for education. She continues to transmit that passion today with “her art”, which many of us now carry with us and which does not go unnoticed.

She is Lurdes, Lur or Lur3898, her Instagram name, in case you would like to “gossip” a bit. If you want to know a bit more about her, keep reading. (more…)