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,…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
