Young Designers Basotho Collection (10)

Our factory has partnered with Mokete Mohapi as part of the Young Designers Basotho Designers Collection. The Majaba-jaba blanket is an expression of love and adoration between him and his wife Mojabeng Mamatiti (Mamokete) Mohapi. Khabane e apara majaba-jaba. A woman of great beauty and poise. She wears Majaba-jaba to assert who she is and what she represents: leadership, elegance and good taste. Koete e tsejoa ka seriti sa eona. A man known for integrity and his dignity. He is also charming and confident and wears the Majaba-jaba as a sign of all his good qualities. Majaba-jaba draws them together in many ways, the overwhelming theme being one of affection, embracing their love for each other. Available colours:  Black / Cobalt / Gold Black / Emerald / Natural Black / Orange / Natural Black / Peacock / Gold Black / Pink / Natural Black / Silver / Cobalt Peacock / Yolk / Natural Cobalt / Light Aqua / Natural Size: 155x165cm Fabric: 50% Wool 50% Draylon Acrylic Care: The best way to wash is to hand wash with coarse salt (the salt removes the dirt and keeps the fabric soft). However, it can be washed in the washing machine at a cool temperature - do not exceed 30 degrees Celsius.

  Alice Bereng, born in Lesotho now living in North America, originally focused her career on the hair and make-up industry, culminating in the founding of the Semaj Salon in 2006. Years later, Alice rediscovered her passion for fashion design and went onto establish her own clothing brand called HIS HER-itage. This brand is inspired by the iconic Basotho Heritage blankets.  The story behind her blanket "Diaspora" I AM DIASPORA Yes, I was never forgotten Cause I am DIASPORA I can see I can feel I can breath I wrap I lay down With a blanket Cause I am DIASPORA I dream About a blanket So, I painted a blanket With diamonds on it Royalty indeed Yes, I am DIASPORA   Available colours:  Black Natural Royal Blue / Peacock Blue Royal Blue / Yolk Yellow Size: 155x165cm Fabric: 50% Wool 50% Draylon Acrylic Care: The best way to wash is to hand wash with coarse salt (the salt removes the dirt and keeps the fabric soft). However, it can be washed in the washing machine at a cool temperature - do not exceed 30 degrees Celsius.

The Manoti a Koriana was designed by Thaabe Letsie (aka Ntate Stunna), who is a Lesotho-born rapper, song-writer, cinematographer and record producer. He is popularly known as MegaHertz aka Ntate Stunna.  The design for this blanket is inspired by his love for traditional music (famo), hip hop and fashion. The design brings these elements together, creating a blanket that reflects Ntate's Stunna's creative ability of combining the traditional with the modern.  Available colours:  Pink / Light Blue Red / Light Blue Peacock Blue / Yellow Gold Size: 155x165cm Fabric: 50% Wool 50% Acrylic Care: The best way to wash is to hand wash with coarse salt (the salt removes the dirt and keeps the fabric soft). However, it can be washed in the washing machine at a cool temperature - do not exceed 30 degrees Celsius.

The Manote a Koriana was designed by Thaabe Letsie (aka Ntate Stunna), who is a Lesotho-born rapper, song-writer, cinematographer and record producer. He is popularly known as MegaHertz aka Ntate Stunna.  The design for this blanket is inspired by his love for traditional music (famo), hip hop and fashion. The design brings these elements together, creating a blanket that reflects Ntate's Stunna's creative ability of combining the traditional with the modern.  Available colours:  Pink / Light Blue Red / Light Blue Peacock Blue / Yellow Gold Size: 155x165cm Fabric: 50% Wool 50% Acrylic Care: The best way to wash is to hand wash with coarse salt (the salt removes the dirt and keeps the fabric soft). However, it can be washed in the washing machine at a cool temperature - do not exceed 30 degrees Celsius.