{"product_id":"basotho-thebe-ya-nanabolela-yolk-sahara","title":"Basotho - Thebe ya Nanabolela | Yolk\/Sahara","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 111%; margin: 0cm 0cm 8.4pt -.25pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eThis year (2026), our brand ambassador (Palo Mokoailane) of more than ten years celebrates his 50th birthday, marking over a decade as an official ambassador for Basotho Heritage Blankets as well as the Aranda brand. In honour of this milestone, we have created and manufactured a special blanket he named \u003cem style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eThebe ea Nanabolela\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe name of the blanket is inspired by the Basotho folk tale \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThebe ea Nanabolela\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “Dinosaur’s Shield.” The story tells of twin brothers, Masilo and Masilonyane, who went to initiation school. Upon completion, Masilo refused to return home unless he was given \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThebe ea Nanabolela\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. The story reflects the values of bravery, sacrifice, responsibility, and the protection of family and community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe design tells a story of strength, protection, leadership, and cultural identity. This blanket departs from the traditional black binding and instead features distinctive coloured binding to complement each design variant. Colour 02 is finished with a dark brown binding, while Colour 04 features a striking red binding.\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e The blanket is further enhanced with a woven label depicting Palo in his celebrated role as King Moshoeshoe I in the television series Shaka iLembe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eProduct Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003e50% Wool \/ 50% Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eProduct Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 155cm x 165 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Basotho Heritage Blankets","offers":[{"title":"155 x 165 cm","offer_id":51047535706359,"sku":"BWV5951002Z","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/3165\/7252\/files\/1d212e96f7064279c4df92d114a97d5c.jpg?v=1787319319","url":"https:\/\/www.aranda.co.za\/products\/basotho-thebe-ya-nanabolela-yolk-sahara","provider":"Aranda Textile Mills","version":"1.0","type":"link"}