The mokorotlo, a traditional Basotho hat, is worn here by Lesotho’s former King Moshoeshoe II. ... Many of Lesotho’s clothing and textile factories are owned by Chinese and Taiwanese migrants.

Rachel Moshoeshoe added, “I am proud to be a Sotho woman. Wearing our traditional clothes is what the culture is all about.” She noted their clothes include a Shweshwe dress, a Modianyeho ...

Basotho blankets are unique. They are a cultural symbol, the brand identity of a nation, but always a practical and useful garment. They are beautiful but are meant to be worn, not displayed. They ...

The Basotho people followed suit and, to this day, the blanket is an essential part of their lives from birth to death. In 1860, the father of Lesotho, King Moshoeshoe, was presented with a wool ...

ALTHOUGH Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana has spent most of her life in South Africa, she has never forgotten her roots in Lesotho, her place of birth. The Nelson Mandela Bay clothing designer crafts ...

She decided to make clothes that would allow people to wear the Basotho blanket in the corporate world, and at formal functions and family events. Ms Makhetha is not the only one to have seen the ...

A Basotho man in traditional dress. Landlocked Lesotho is largely mountainous, and over 80% of the country lies above 1,800m 1820s - Basutoland founded by Moshoeshoe, who unites various groups to ...

Basotho blankets, a traditional cover-up in Lesotho, are being refashioned for modern tastes. Above, the blankets come in some fanciful designs and colors. ILLUSTRATION: Aranda Blankets.

Traditional Basotho blankets turn trendy . ... Maria Gavryliuk and Natasha Kamenska have put a new spin on traditional Ukrainian clothing. Design 03/10/2025 March 10, 2025 03:51 min.

A Basotho man in traditional dress. Landlocked Lesotho is largely mountainous, and over 80% of the country lies above 1,800m 1966 - Independence as Kingdom of Lesotho, with Moshoeshoe II as king ...