Seen as food for the poor, traditional Basotho dishes aren't as popular in Lesotho as their Italian or American counterparts. As a result, the country's food culture is rapidly disappearing. How does ...

The Basotho people of Southern Africa have a rich cultural heritage, especially in the field of sculpture. Traditional Basotho sculptures are characterized by their unique style and use of local ...

The Western Cape recently witnessed its very first exhibition of the iconic Basotho blanket, showcasing unique designs of traditional and contemporary blankets worn by Sesotho people. Dubbed 'Sutha ke ...

Basotho blankets, the colorful and symbolic textiles from Southern Africa, are now being creatively reimagined in modern ...

It's long been one of the most common garments in the traditional Basotho wardrobe, but some of the biggest names in international fashion have taken the blanket as inspiration for their more Western ...

In 1860, the father of Lesotho, King Moshoeshoe, was presented with a wool blanket as a gift. He was so taken with it that he chose to wear it as an alternative to his traditional leopard-skin "kaross ...

Blankets from Lesotho are at the centre of controversy in the fashion world, with some arguing that powerful people are appropriating them for their own benefit. BBC Africa's Mayeni Jones reports from ...