Basotho Traditional Clothing
A symbolic of pride and identity for Basotho.
It is a powerful symbol of Lesotho's identity and cultural pride, representing the country's rich traditions and history.
It indicates the wearer's social standing with different designs and patterns signifying clan affilation,marital status and wealth.
It is a tangible link to the past, preserving traditional skills and contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage.
The production and sale of Basotho blankets carry deep cultural and historical significance,
such as red symbolizing royalty, power, and bravery,and blue represent peace and tranqulity.
Certain blankets, like Seanamarena, are considered prestigious and are worn by chiefs and other traditional leaders, signifying their status and authority.
It's draditional garment worn by both men and women, often during special occasions and niceties.
Women wearing latest beautiful blanket.
This is one of the blanket Basotho wear while they are looking after their cattles especially at cattle post.
This is an essential part of traditional leadership Basotho attire, adding to the overall look and style of the outfit.
It reflects the country's rich traditions and history, and is often worn with pride during cultural ceremonies and events.
It is associated with leadership and authority,worn by chiefs and community leaders as a symbol of their status and responsibilities.
It is another type of hat Basotho used wore years ago.
Girls also wearing another type of hat differend from Mokorotlo.
Cultural day's attire
Married women sometimes wear decorated cloth headdresses as a sign of respect.
Women wore patterned fabric skits during ceremonies and celebrations.
Women wear different patterns according to what event they attend.
Matured women likes to wear long dresses especially the married ones.
A young beautiful girl shows that she is proud of her culture
Sotho girls sharing good moment together.
Ladies wearing Seshoeshoe with different patterns.
A women potraid respect because she wore a headscarf.
Men initiation attire.
Women is wearing Basotho traditional dress(Seshoeshoe)paired with a matching headscarf.
A Mosotho women wearing maroon traditional dress.
Women wearing different designs of Seshoeshoe.
The girl is wearing another type of Basotho's dress(Thithana) drapped across her body.
Basotho boys dressed in their traditional attire, and they wore fur hats.
This kind of attire is mostly worn during inititiation ceremonies, cultural events, and it reflects heritage and identity in Basotho culture.
Boys and girls wearing their attire that is mostly worn at ceremonies.
A women wearing Seshoeshoe and blanket,she also holds Basotho hat(Mokorotlo).
A young celebrity wearing his attire.
Women wearing traditional initiation attire made from animal skins, and they also have woven grass headpieces.
Male tradition attire