But a trip here in July—winter in the southern hemisphere—prompts many visitors to head to Ntemi Piliso Street in downtown Johannesburg, known for its shops selling warm, woolen Basotho blankets.

Basotho Heritage Blankets, despite being largely unavailable outside of Africa for their 100-year-plus existence, are of such quality and have such a colorful, storied history that they are easily ...

It's long been one of the most common garments in the traditional Basotho wardrobe, but some of the biggest names in international fashion have taken the blanket as inspiration for their more Western ...

A large collection of Basotho blankets can be viewed at the Annex Gallery, Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein. The Basotho Blankets Exhibition will close on 23 June. The anthropology collection of ...

Makhetha‚ best known for her pret-a-porter range of winter capes made from traditional Basotho blankets‚ will exhibit her creation at the 100% Design South Africa show next week in Johannesburg.

The blankets are known as Basotho blankets, after the people of Lesotho. Made from thick wool, their intricate and colourful patterns each tell a different story of the Basotho people's history.

The song is not about longing for any old blanket. A seana marena is a traditional Basotho blanket that is often a status symbol in the culture, but is now a staple in many Southern African homes ...

A scene from Marvel Studios' Black Panther, from left Erik Killmonger with W'Kabi and his tribesmen who wear the basotho blankets. Photo: Marvel Studios What came to the Lesotho King as a gift ...

It’s winter and the Basotho blankets are taking centre stage at the Sanlam Art Gallery in Bellville. Due to the high demand from the public, the “Sutha ke Fete: The Art of the Basotho Blanket ...