It symbolises good crops, wealth and fertility.
The Poone is given as a present to honor an important visitor.
In Basotho culture the corncob (Mealie) is a symbol of fertility and wealth.
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This blanket was created to honour the birth of Crown Prince Lerotholi in 2007. The design features a collection of elaborate hearts which symbolise the love of the Basotho people for the Royal Family. “Motlatsi” means successor in title.
The Khotso is the only blanket to be manufactured from acrylic. It is also available in a smaller sizes, which makes it suitable for children and also favoured by tourists as a souvenir. The Khotso Collection comprises of the Mojalefa (the heir), Cards and Poone (corncob).
As a fashion enthusiast, I have always been fascinated by the rich cultural history behind the clothes we wear. One such example is the kikoi, a versatile piece of fabric that has a long and fascinating history; from its origin to its different uses. I will also be sharing how to style it, where to…
The Sefate is by the Basotho people as an everyday blanket. It comes in the Ace and corncob designs. This blanket is worn at all national days and traditional festivities of the Basotho. The blanket carries the national symbols like the crown, crocodile and spears. The crocodile is the totem of the royal Kwena tribe, and…
The Ijebu People inhabit the South-Central part of Yoruba land – a territory that is bounded in the North by Ibadan, in the East by Ondo,Okitipupa and the West by Egbaland. The southern borders of Ijebuland are defined by the lagoon waters of Epe, Ejinrin, Ikorodu, and Ogun Waterside. The ancestors of the Ijebus who…
Brief History of the Efik Onyonyo Dress The Efik traditional attire for ladies is called the “Onyonyo”. It is a Victorian style dress made from lace fabric and usually worn by brides for their traditional wedding. The Efiks are inhabitants of Calabar, Cross Rivers State in Southern Nigeria. They were part of the first set…
