{"product_id":"by-tom-kritznger","title":"The Blanket Speaks by Tom Kritznger","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Blanket Speaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMore than a book,\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Blanket Speaks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a celebration of culture, history and identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eDrawing on 46 years of experience with Basotho Heritage Blankets, Thomas Kritzinger takes readers on a journey through the stories, symbolism and heritage behind some of Southern Africa's most iconic blanket designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThrough personal reflections, historical accounts and rare imagery, the book uncovers the origins, evolution and cultural significance of blankets that have become enduring symbols of pride, dignity and belonging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Basotho people have long embraced the phrase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\"Kobo ke bophelo\" – The blanket is life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFrom birth to death, blankets form an important part of Basotho culture and tradition.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Blanket Speaks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edocuments these stories and preserves them for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWhether you are a collector, designer, historian or cultural enthusiast, this publication offers a unique perspective into one of Africa's most celebrated cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aranda","offers":[{"title":"The Blanket Speaks","offer_id":51018216276215,"sku":"ZB20Z","price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/3165\/7252\/files\/a4fc04f22de9b34a409f22fad9b7026b.png?v=1786542084","url":"https:\/\/www.aranda.co.za\/products\/by-tom-kritznger","provider":"Aranda Textile Mills","version":"1.0","type":"link"}