Mungo Doublecloth Throw — "Karoo" | Mungo Mill, South Africa

The Karoo Doublecloth Throw is woven from 100% cotton on traditional looms at Mungo Mill in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa — one of the last remaining traditional weaving mills on the African continent. The throw is woven as a doublecloth: two separate layers of fabric woven simultaneously on the same loom and bound together at intervals, creating a fabric that is twice the weight and warmth of a single-layer weave, with a reversible surface that shows the same pattern in different colorways on each side.

The Karoo colorway is a bold, large-scale plaid in terracotta, burnt orange, navy, slate blue, camel, and cream — the colors of the Karoo landscape, the semi-arid plateau of the South African interior, where the earth is red and the sky is wide. The pattern is large enough to read as a graphic statement on a bed or a sofa, and the doublecloth construction gives it a weight and drape that a lighter throw cannot replicate.

Mungo Mill — A Weaving Mill With a Story

Mungo Mill was founded in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, with a commitment to traditional weaving methods, natural materials, and sustainable production. The mill uses traditional shuttle looms — slower than modern rapier looms, but capable of producing a selvedge edge and a fabric density that modern industrial weaving cannot match. Every throw is woven, finished, and quality-checked at the mill.

Mungo Mill holds three of the most rigorous certifications in the textile industry: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) — the first weaving mill in South Africa to achieve GOTS certification for organic textile production and ethical, sustainable social and environmental practices; Fair Trade — certified fair trade practices throughout the supply chain; and Homo Faber Guide — included in the international Homo Faber network for the preservation of master craftsmanship and textile heritage. Mungo products are distributed internationally through everyday-needs.com, theevergood.com, and twillshoppe.co.nz.

How It Improves Your Daily Life

A doublecloth throw of this weight and quality is not a seasonal object — it is a permanent fixture in a room. Draped over the end of a bed, it adds a layer of warmth and a strong graphic element to the bedroom. Folded over the back of a sofa, it is within reach for an evening on the couch and reads as a considered design choice rather than a functional afterthought. The Karoo colorway — terracotta, navy, camel — works in warm, earthy interiors and in rooms with natural wood, leather, and linen.

The doublecloth construction means the throw is genuinely warm — the two layers of cotton trap air between them and provide insulation that a single-layer cotton throw cannot. It is also reversible — the two sides of the doublecloth show the same Karoo plaid pattern in slightly different color balances, giving the throw two distinct looks in one object.

How to Style It

• Bed — draped across the foot of the bed as a coverlet or folded at the end as a decorative layer
• Sofa — folded over the back or arm of a sofa for warmth and as a graphic design element
• Reading chair — draped over an armchair for an evening reading setup
• Outdoor — on a garden chair or a picnic blanket in cooler weather
• Gift — one of the most considered gifts available; GOTS, Fair Trade, and Homo Faber certified, woven in South Africa on traditional looms
• Pairs with: natural wood, leather, linen, terracotta ceramics, and warm earthy interiors

Details & Care

• Name: Doublecloth Throw — Karoo | Brand: Mungo | Woven at Mungo Mill, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
• Material: 100% Cotton | Doublecloth construction (two woven layers) | Reversible
• Size: King — 160 cm × 250 cm (63" × 98")
• Certifications: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) | Fair Trade | Homo Faber Guide
• Colorway: Karoo — terracotta, burnt orange, navy, slate blue, camel, cream large-scale plaid
• Care: Machine wash at 40°C on gentle cycle. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp. Tumble dry low. Do not bleach. The cotton softens with each wash.