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.

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 ...

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 ...

Everywhere, from the catwalks of Louis Vuitton to Superbalist's online catalogue, the Basotho blanket has served as a muse for 21st-century fashionistas. THABO MAKHETHA. Makhetha is a Lesotho-born, ...

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 blankets require a three week lead time and we make about 60 000 basotho blankets a year,” said Personi, who has been with the company since the 80’s.

Showcasing the unique and engaging designs of traditional and contemporary Basotho Blankets, the exhibition runs until June 14 at the Sanlam Art Gallery in Bellville, before moving to Sanlam’s ...

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 ...

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.