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…
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…
The Kikuyus are the largest ethnic group in mostly in the Mount Kenya region of Kenya. The Kikuyu’s migrated from West Africa and their foremost ancestor was Gikuyu (Kikuyu in Swahili). The Kikuyu’s speak the Kikuyu Language. Popular delicacies of the Kikuyu are Githeri (maize and beans), Nyama Choma (roast beef), Mukimo (green beans and…
The Zulus are the largest ethnic tribe in South Africa, mostly in the KwaZulu Natal area. Shaka Zulu (born 1787) was the founder of the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa. He was assassinated by his two half- brothers in 1828. The Zulu people speak the “isiZulu” language. The men wear an apron made of goatskin…
Any blanket with the label name Victoria England is “traditional” because of the obvious association with Queen Victoria of England who ‘spread her blanket’ of protection over the Basotho during a time of turbulence and danger between the Basotho and Free State. The Basotho refer to this blanket as lesiba meaning ‘feathers’, when buying it. The…
These are some quick facts about the Tsonga people. I hope you get to learn something you can take home with you. The name “Tsonga” is the root of Xitsonga (culture, language or ways of the Tsonga). Someone from Tsonga is called Mutsonga. The indigenous people of Tsonga are generally referred to as Vatsonga. In…
