The Kharetsa is named after the spiral aloe which is only found in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho.
The aloe is prominently featured in the centre of the design. It is surrounded by iconic Basotho hat and shield motifs.
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This blanket was exclusively for the king and chiefs and their wives. It has the highest status of all the Basotho Blankets. The word means, “to swear by the king”. A limited number of these blankets are deliberately manufactured each year, to create a kind of “scarcity” and demand. The first Victoria blanket was manufactured in…
1. The Tsonga people are a tribe that have their origins in East Africa. They migrated down south to Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. 2. In the 19th century, during the reign of King Shaka Zulu, Soshangane was sent by the king to conquer Southern Mozambique. Against Shaka’s instructions, Soshangane captured the region which consisted…
The Igbo (ibo) people are predominantly in the eastern part of Nigeria. The Igbo language is spoken in Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea. The foremost ancestor and father of the igbos is Eri, the fifth son of Gad (a son of Jacob). Eri left Egypt with an entourage, before the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt,…
The largest ethnic group in South Africa, the Zulu, has a vibrant and rich culture, which is reflected in their traditional clothing. I’ll be sharing elements of traditional Zulu clothing in this article that you can use to spice up your wardrobe. The significance of Zulu beadwork Zulu beadwork is an essential part of Zulu…
Symbols like aeroplanes, bombs, crown are symbols of bravery that are common on this blanket. The Brave blanket also honours Basothos who lost their lives in World War II.
Kalenjin are Kenya’s fourth largest ethnic group in Kenya, and are usually called “the Running Tribe” as most long distance runners are of this tribe. The Kalenjins are predominantly in the Kenyan Western Highlands and Rift Valley. They are believed to have migrated from the Nile River along Sudan and western Ethiopian Highlands. The Kalenjins…
