The Vrou Vrou Blanket is a celebration of colour.
Inspired by our archive of historic patterns, the design revisits two classic textile traditions: the bold geometry of Harris Tweed checks and the textured dimension of the waffle weave.
By experimenting with intersections of colour and enlarging the familiar plaid structure, the Vrou Vrou transforms heritage into something distinctly modern. The result is a graphic, playful, and contemporary blanket, rich in texture and tone. It’s a vibrant patchwork that shifts and changes with every fold.
Soft and breathable it’s perfectly suited for use all year round. It’s a comforting layer in winter and a light, breathable cover through the warmer months.
What’s in a name?
Originally called the ‘Vrou Throw’ after the Afrikaans word for lady. After a series of tongue-twisting mispronunciations and closer definition inspection we nicknamed it the Vrou-Vrou; a play on the phrase ‘frou frou’ meaning heavily ornamental and elaborate (adj.) or a rustling sound of fabric (n.).
Vrou-Vrou Facts
The Vrou-Vrou blanket is woven from Southern African grown cotton on our wide width Dornier looms at the new Mungo Mill in Plettenberg Bay.
The classic waffle weave has a cellular structure which gives the Vrou-Vrou a chunky body and texture. The pure cotton yarn ensures that it remains light and breathable, perfect for year round luxury.
Although called the Vrou Throw, it’s technically a full-sized blanket, made to cover a bed, but also great for an evening stroll or marking your spot by the lake.
Each Vrou-Vrou throw blanket is woven with 9 different coloured yarns. The warp features 5 colour variations and the weft features 4.
Review | My Beloved Mungo Vrou Vrou
I’m currently staying in an Airbnb in Sydney that is quite austere (that’s me being kind).
I sacrificed many prized pieces of clothing so that I could take my beloved with me and still stay within the baggage limit. I’m not sorry. I need to convey this – not only is this blanket keeping me warm (they only gave me a thin duvet cover that doesn’t cover the bed), it is the only thing keeping me sane and reminding me that I will get through this and adorn my soon to be found apartment with several Mungo comforts <3
Thank you for making beautiful things that bring us such joy.
– Lamis Adam
Cindy (verified owner) –
WOAW the Vrou Vrou Mungo extra large blanket is on my bed, making it look like a 6 star hotel bed. The nicest blanket, color wise and beautifully made, that I’ve ever purchased and I’ve purchased a lot. Thank you for this ethnic piece of South Africa. It’s phenomenol.
Justine Heald –
Thank you, Cindy! x
Tovi Nel (verified owner) –
I ordered the Vrou Vrou blanket a couple of days ago and in the midst of multiple public holidays, my order arrived very timely with a beautiful semi-personalised note. Lovely packaging and really great customer service which is equally as important to me as the product itself. You want to feel cared for and considered by these companies that are on the pricier side and Mungo delivers on all fronts. I could not be happier with my purchase and my decision to support this ethical business. I will definitely be back for more!
I regard them highly and I will be recommending them to other people
Georgina Selander –
Thank you, Tovi!
Ronell Talbot (verified owner) –
Love my Vrou-Vrou. So happy I ordered her. She is stunning and I will treasure her. Thank you!
Justine Heald –
Thank you so much, Ronell!
Lamis Adam –
Hello!
I’m currently staying in an Airbnb in Sydney that is quite austere (that’s me being kind).
I sacrificed many prized pieces of clothing so that I could take my beloved with me and still stay within the baggage limit. I’m not sorry. I need to convey this – not only is this blanket keeping me warm (they only gave me a thin duvet cover that doesn’t cover the bed), it is the only thing keeping me sane and reminding me that I will get through this and adorn my soon to be found apartment with several Mungo comforts <3
Thank you for making beautiful things that bring us such joy.
Debbie –
Brought it to England as a gift – perfect
Gorgeous colours
Superb quality
Kristin (verified owner) –
Gorgeous to look at and beautifully warm! It hasn’t left my bed since it arrived!! Such a treat!
Nan (verified owner) –
I’ve just opened my parcel. I am absolutely delighted. It is exactly as shown on your website. The colours are superb. The workmanship is excellent. I really like how the vrou vrou was folded with the label being the first thing you see: correct size, yay! A very happy customer. Thank you so much!
Lynne –
It would help if you gave exact measurements of all sizes. It looks fantastic but I need to know if it has a fair size overhang before ordering
Craig Harding –
Hi Lynne.
So sorry, you were unable to find the exact measurements. They are available on two places on the page; on the tab marked ‘sizing’ & as a pop-up marked ‘sizing guide’ above the size selection.
Here they are:
200cm x 240cm – Double
220cm x 240cm – Queen
240cm x 240cm – King
240cm x 260cm – Super King
Taubette Klompas (verified owner) –
The vrou-vrou is one of the best purchases I have ever made. A most beautiful and comforting thing to have on the bed. Stunning colourway and beautifully crafted. I love it – like all my Mungo pieces. Well done to everyone involved in its creation. Winter suddenly not so harsh! Thank you for your talent Mungo! X
Taubette Klompas (verified owner) –
An extraordinary thing! Exquisite colours pulled together to create a fabulous piece of artwork. Given my bedroom a sense of depth and comfort. Pulled a whole room together. Exemplary service too. I privilege to own the Vrou-Vrou and also to to business with Mungo. Thank you all for your talent! Taubette, England..xxx
Deborah –
I am over the moon with my Vrou-Vrou blanket. The colors brighten my mood and makes me smile. The quick delivery amazed me. The Kind size on a queen bed turns it into a good old-fashioned Bed-Cover. I love it
Craig Harding –
The Vrou-Vrou definitely has that effect!
Viola Serdiukova (verified owner) –
I am impressed with the quality! The colors are chosen so well, you can mix the blanket with any pillows, pictures, other accents in the room. I use it for both living and bedroom areas. The delivery was so smooth! I ordered it to California and will order more other products. Thank you!
Craig Harding –
Thank you Viola!
Wendy Dengler (verified owner) –
I love this blanket, I ordered the super king for my king sized bed. It looks amazing. I have a sleigh bed and tuck it in. I would order up a size and up two sizes if you want it to hang to the floor. It’s gorgeous and vibrant goes so well with my furniture. I purchased the magenta. It was delivered within 3 days awesome service thanks.
Craig Harding –
Thank you Wendy.