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oki.store is the realisation of a dream which owners, Monica and Ian Loubser, have long held. They describe their two stores – uMhlanga and Kloof – as “quite simply a collection of things we love, a reflection of our ever-evolving style. We opened it because we couldn’t find anything like it here.” Simple. The Loubsers aren’t new to the industry, and have long been supplying retailers. For them, Moki is a personal project, focused entirely on their style, and – clearly – the style of many others too. Step into a Moki.store, and feel the peace.
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THE LOUBSERS’ DRIVING FORCE BEHIND MERCHANDISE SOURCING FOR MOKI.STORE IS ENTIRELY PERSONAL, WRITES ANNE SCHAUFFER
manufacture paramount. “The idea at Moki is to be able to find something different for someone or yourself. We are a kind of a ‘no rules anything goes as long we like it’ store.” Moki also offers a platform for local designers to showcase their products. They’re currently working on creating a space in Moki uMhlanga where they can showcase
The store design, layout and decor creates a contemplative space you don’t want to leave: “We love the minimal aesthetic of Japanese and Scandinavian design,” says Monica. “We adore plants – they transform any space into a place of peace, tranquillity and give a Zen-like feel. The Japanese have a practice called forest bathing which is simply using all your senses to absorb the forest atmosphere. It can be done anywhere where you have plants or trees, not necessarily in a forest. If you can’t be outside, bring the outside in.” In Moki, you’ll find homeware, plants, furniture, books, stationery, clothing, cosmetics and jewellery, with quality of design and
RIGHT: Ian and Monica Loubser. SURROUNDS: Some of the amazing
goodies you’ll find at Moki.store.
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