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Elder Lister
The Basotho Heritage Blanket is woven into the culture and fabric of the Basotho nation. The blanket is a symbol of “The Mountain Kingdom” or “Roof of Africa”, as Lesotho
is affectionately known.
WHAT THE BASOTHO BLANKET MEANS TO THE BASOTHO NATION
The long and very rich history of the blanket began in early 1860 when the King of Lesotho, King Moshoeshoe 1st received a blanket as a gift from a French missionary and used it as a wrap. This gift signified the birth of the blanket wearing tradition in Lesotho, the blanket wrap soon replaced the karosses (animal hides) as the Lesotho kingdom’s primary attire.
Over time, the blanket became rooted in the Basotho culture not only as a shelter against the cold but as a bold and beautiful expression of Basotho virtues, status, and unity.
HOW THE BASOTHO BLANKET IS USED
The Basotho blanket has expanded into a colorful array of diverse and distinct names and designs. Every style symbolizes and celebrates Lesotho nationality, rites of passage, peace, love, royalty, bravery, and courage, and above all warmth.
THE BASOTHO BLANKET IS USED IN ALL SORTS OF TRADITIONAL CEREMONIAL CELEBRATIONS
*Traditional wedding ceremonies.
*Childbirth.
*Rites of passage.
*As a gift.
*Death and funerals.
*Public life.
WHAT THE BASOTHO BLANKET MEANS TO THE BASOTHO NATION
The long and very rich history of the blanket began in early 1860 when the King of Lesotho, King Moshoeshoe 1st received a blanket as a gift from a French missionary and used it as a wrap. This gift signified the birth of the blanket wearing tradition in Lesotho, the blanket wrap soon replaced the karosses (animal hides) as the Lesotho kingdom’s primary attire.
Over time, the blanket became rooted in the Basotho culture not only as a shelter against the cold but as a bold and beautiful expression of Basotho virtues, status, and unity.
HOW THE BASOTHO BLANKET IS USED
The Basotho blanket has expanded into a colorful array of diverse and distinct names and designs. Every style symbolizes and celebrates Lesotho nationality, rites of passage, peace, love, royalty, bravery, and courage, and above all warmth.
THE BASOTHO BLANKET IS USED IN ALL SORTS OF TRADITIONAL CEREMONIAL CELEBRATIONS
*Traditional wedding ceremonies.
*Childbirth.
*Rites of passage.
*As a gift.
*Death and funerals.
*Public life.
