The design draws inspiration from iconic elements of Lesotho, blended with modern influences. It incorporates symbols such as diamonds, the Mokorotlo, and the Qiloane Mountain, alongside contemporary hexagonal patterns that push beyond the traditional Basotho blanket style. Each element has been carefully considered and...

The Bohlokoa design draws inspiration from iconic elements of Lesotho, blended with modern influences. It incorporates symbols such as diamonds, the Mokorotlo, and the Qiloane Mountain, alongside contemporary hexagonal patterns that push beyond the traditional Basotho blanket style. Each element has been carefully considered...

This blanket design celebrates the unity and uniqueness of the Basotho people through the symbolic use of cattle. Cows hold deep cultural significance, present in many aspects of life – from tradition and ceremony to identity and wealth – making them a powerful representation...

This blanket design celebrates the unity and uniqueness of the Basotho people through the symbolic use of cattle. Cows hold deep cultural significance, present in many aspects of life – from tradition and ceremony to identity and wealth – making them a powerful representation...

The blanket is inspired by my work as a graphic designer and singer-songwriter, as well as Basotho cultural practices rooted in song and initiation traditions. It draws inspiration from Basotho girls’ initiation attire and the idea that “privacy is power; people cannot ruin what...

  The name of this blanket is deeply personal to me. It is inspired by my artist’s name, Wave Rhyder, and carries a powerful meaning: no matter what life may bring, I have the strength to ride the wave. Maqhubu, meaning “waves,”, just as...

The name of this blanket is deeply personal to me. It is inspired by my artist’s name, Wave Rhyder, and carries a powerful meaning: no matter what life may bring, I have the strength to ride the wave. Maqhubu, meaning “waves,”, just as waves...

The blanket draws its inspiration from the peacock (Pikoko), admired for its beauty and grace. Its vibrant plumage represents pride, dignity, and a celebration of life – values deeply rooted in Basotho culture.This design brings together the elegance of the peacock and the heritage...

The blanket draws its inspiration from the peacock (Pikoko), admired for its beauty and grace. Its vibrant plumage represents pride, dignity, and a celebration of life – values deeply rooted in Basotho culture.This design brings together the elegance of the peacock and the heritage...

The blanket is inspired by a Basotho folktale once shared by elders with the family before bedtime. It tells the story of a beautiful woman, born through magic, with a sun upon her forehead, and bound by one rule – never to walk in...

The blanket is inspired by a Basotho folktale once shared by elders with the family before bedtime. It tells the story of a beautiful woman, born through magic, with a sun upon her forehead, and bound by one rule – never to walk in...

The blanket is a unique design inspired by music, as the name itself speaks to rhythm, sound, and expression. At its core is the moropa (drum), a powerful symbol of the beating of a heart, communication, and cultural expression, paired with sound frequency waves...

The blanket is a unique design inspired by music, as the name itself speaks to rhythm, sound, and expression. At its core is the moropa (drum), a powerful symbol of the beating of a heart, communication, and cultural expression, paired with sound frequency waves...

The blanket is a celebration of Basotho heritage and everyday life, expressed through a combination of meaningful symbols. At the centre is a hut, inspired by the iconic Qiloane Mountain connected with King Moshoeshoe I. This reflects the resilience and unity of the Basotho...

The blanket is a celebration of Basotho heritage and everyday life, expressed through a combination of meaningful symbols. At the centre is a hut, inspired by the iconic Qiloane Mountain connected with King Moshoeshoe I. This reflects the resilience and unity of the Basotho...