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The Daïdoh Championship Mohair Awards, an initiative organised by Daïdoh Limited in partnership with Mohair South Africa, celebrated excellence in the mohair industry this week in Graaf-Reinet.
The awards took place in conjunction with the National Angora Ram sale.
During the award ceremony, a letter from Koichiro Naruse, president of Daïdoh Limited, was read aloud. Naruse emphasised that the 2025 Daïdoh Mohair Trophy is a distinguished award, reflecting the company’s respect for the recipients – farm owners, Mohair SA, and all the companies involved in the mohair industry.
Naruse added that the beauty and quality of mohair products from South Africa continue to be acknowledged at a high level, especially in timeless fashion. In light of this, Daido Limited salutes the courage and effort of everyone involved in producing high-quality mohair in South Africa.
For more than 30 years, this competition has honoured top mohair producers by recognising the best summer kid mohair, based on the highest average price achieved. With this annual award, Daïdoh strengthens its ties with the South African mohair industry and champions the advancement of premium mohair production.
Winners (from 1st to 5th place)
1. Borden Farming CC, Lloyd Short, HF.
2. David Short Farming CC, David Short, HF.
3. P.F. Webber, Paul Webber, OVK.
4. Slater Nel (Edms) Bpk, Schalk Nel, HF.
5. FEC Farming (Pty) Ltd, Fred Colborne, OVK.
History of excellence
Daïdoh Limited, founded in 1879 by Ine Kurihara, has established itself as a prominent Japanese company with a legacy in high-quality textile manufacturing – particularly wool and mohair fabrics. Over time, Daïdoh expanded its focus to become a leader in Japan’s apparel industry, offering custom-made and ready-made garments through notable brands such as New Yorker and House Tartan.
The company’s motto has always been “customer first”, and that is how Mohair SA experiences Daïdoh: They always ask how they can evolve and change to address the needs of their customer.
Dedicated to sourcing premium materials, Daïdoh has built strong partnerships with South African mohair suppliers, recognising the exceptional durability, sheen, and elegance that mohair brings to luxury textiles. Today, Daïdoh offers a wide range of services, from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) solutions to import/export operations and signature apparel lines. – Illa Hugo, Plaas Media
