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Hand-dyed, hand-spun and hand-woven in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Savannah Sand – Brown & Cream Stripe blends artisanal texture with outdoor-ready performance. Up-cycled polypropylene filaments are hand-spun into a thick, resilient thread, then woven into a striped surface that reads natural—not plastic. The warm palette of brown and cream layers beautifully
Inspired by tawny grasses and sun-baked earth, Savannah Sand Outdoor Rug– Brown & Cream Stripe settles a space with quiet confidence. The tonal striping—soft cream, dune beige and deeper bark notes—breaks up broad planes of decking or tiling, adds rhythm to open rooms and softens acoustics. Use it to frame a patio lounge, to zone an open-plan living area, or to steady a generous dining setting. The scale creates a calm visual “island” that pulls furniture together and makes large spaces feel intentional.
At the heart of this rug is up-cycled polypropylene. Tiny extruded fibres are hand-spun into a thicker, rope-like yarn that catches the light and looks unmistakably crafted. Woven tightly, the surface feels substantial underfoot yet shrugs off real South African life: summer dust, coastal air, braai weekends, kids, pets and poolside foot traffic. The construction is moisture-tolerant, colour-stable and fast-drying—ideal for covered verandas, stoops and entertainment areas where occasional rinses are part of the rhythm of living.
Why polypropylene (done our way) works
Durable & colour-fast for high-use interiors and covered outdoor zones.
Easy-clean routine: hose, mild detergent, soft broom, rinse, air-dry.
Design-forward hand-spun texture that reads natural—not plasticky.
Practical thickness (~1 cm supplier spec) adds comfort while clearing most door sweeps.
Have a colour in mind? We can dye to match—from timeless neutrals to on-trend hues. We use acid dyes for their clean, vivid colour and excellent colour-fastness. They are not organic or natural; however, our exhaust dyeing process is engineered so the dye is absorbed into the yarn, leaving virtually nothing to enter the water system. We avoid mordants and salt, reducing chemical load, and the small volume of warm process water is directed into a healthy grove of trees on the property. Heat for dye baths is generated primarily by a donkey boiler fuelled with alien-invasive sawmill offcuts, with minimal gas as backup—one more way we reduce impact while achieving dependable, beautiful colour.
Hand-weaving is a team sport at width. A single weaver can typically manage up to ±1.5 m; larger projects bring more hands to the loom. Working together, we pass the shuttle (the weft) through the warp (longitudinal yarns tensioned on the loom) to build the cloth, balancing tension and yarn relationships to achieve stable structure and distinctive texture. Our floor looms range from 90 cm to 8.5 m wide, enabling statement pieces in one continuous panel. Many of the larger looms were engineered in-house; smaller looms have been purpose-built, gifted or sourced from fellow weavers—an intergenerational ecosystem of tools, skills and care.
Glossary: Warp = the straight yarns stretched on the loom; Weft = the yarn passed through to interlace and form the fabric.
The Shuttleworth Weaving team chooses to live and work consciously: operating off-grid, prioritising energy efficiency, and supplementing food from organically grown vegetables in on-site tunnels. Children grow up around making, community and respect for the natural environment. That same mindset shapes the textiles—re-use materials, minimise waste, maintain quality and longevity. When you choose this rug, you support production that is practical, beautiful and purposefully lighter on the planet.
Standard size: 400 × 500 cm (supplier dims approx. 385 × 513 × 1 cm).
Patios & verandas: place fully beneath seating to create a defined outdoor room.
Open-plan lounges: grounds a sofa, armchairs and occasional tables without visual clutter.
Dining terraces: keeps chair legs on-rug even when pulled back.
Hospitality: predictable maintenance with a calm, design-led finish.
Styling guidance: The brown-and-cream stripe pairs naturally with oak, ash and walnut, travertine or sandstone tiles, woven rattan, linen upholstery and accents in bronze or aged brass. The stripe is also forgiving between washes, disguising light dust and everyday scuffs.
Hose down to wash.
For heavy soil, sprinkle washing powder.
Scrub lightly with a soft broom.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Air-dry over garden furniture.
Routine care restores the original hand and colour with minimal downtime.
Need a specific palette or footprint? Our looms and dye lab accommodate narrow runners through to exceptionally wide projects. Explore dye-to-match and special widths here: Made to Order.
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