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.
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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 Basotho Hat is a conical grass woven hat with a distinct topknot. It is also called a Mokorotlo. In the early 1900s the hat was worn by tribal chiefs, who chanted a combat/praise song known as ‘mokorotlo’ while making their way to the chiefs’ court. The hat’s conical shape is said to be inspired…
Over time the Ixtsonga, which is the traditional wear of the Tsonga people, has transformed in every way; from colour to prints, design and style. These Southern African people are known for their bright multi coloured attire. Some of their popular prints include the xitsonga ixibelani, Motjeka, miceka. Women mostly adorn these attires with bangles….
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.
Basotho hats, also known as sotho hats or “Mokorotlo,” with their distinctive conical shape and vibrant cultural significance, stand as iconic symbols of Lesotho’s rich heritage. These hats are traditionally made from woven grass or straw, and their unique design is believed to have originated from the shape of the mountains in Lesotho. Qiloane Hats,…
The Ndebele people are broadly divided into Northern and Southern Ndebele. The Northern Ndebele people are in Zimbabwe and Botswana, while the Southern Ndebele are in South Africa (Mpumalanga, Gauteng and Limpopo provinces). Ndebele Art is a popular trademark of the Ndebeles. The Ndebele women are usually artistic, creating and painting patterns on their houses….
