Poone/ Mealie Blanket


It symbolises good crops, wealth and fertility.Ā
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.Ā
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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).