Iconic Wearable Blankets From Africa

Traditionally Crafted Wearable Blankets From Africa

This iconic heirloom-quality wearable blanket is crafted to be well-loved for years to come. Lightweight, hypoallergenic, and machine-washable, the Basotho wearable blanket is woven with colorfast wool that: Won't shrink, Won't fade, Won't pill, Won't scratch.

Made in South Africa from naturally renewable African virgin wool, it also passes strict sustainability standards and ethical practices at our mill. This authentic Basotho heritage blanket has deep cultural significance to the Basotho nation as a wearable blanket.

It has been used for centuries from herd boys up to the king of Lesotho. Each design symbolizes a different cultural meaning for example The corn design on the Seannamarena Basotho wearable blanket symbolizes fertility and growth.

Its tight, thick weave is soft, warm, and repels rain and wind, just as it has been designed to do for over a century in the highlands of Lesotho, which is why the Basotho Nation has a saying Kobo Ke Bophelo which mean the blanket is life. The Basotho Heritage blanket is perfect for snuggling on the couch or lying on in the sun.

Young women on a bead wrapped in a boasoth wearable blanket

Young family on beach wearing werable blankets

Traditional african women wearing basotho wearable blanket

Basotho Heritage blanket and wrap or throw handcrafted in South Africa chromatic Salmon and peacock throw drapped across a sofa in a beautiful modern house

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Heirloom Basotho Wool Blanket - Salmon $200.00 $249.00

Basotho Heritage blanket Kharetsa blanket, wrap or throw sustainably and ethically made in South Africa in South Africa chromatic royal blue and cobalt throw draped across a bed in modern home

Heirloom Basotho Wool Blanket - Black and White $249.00

Authentic SeannaMarena Basotho Heritage Wool Blanket and wrap or throw sustainably and ethically crafted in South Africa draped over modern house in South Africa

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Heirloom Basotho Wool Blanket - Chromatic $200.00 $249.00

Heirloom Basotho Wool Blanket - Black & Peacock $249.00

Heirloom Basotho Wool Blanket - Cobalt Yolk Natural $249.00

Heirloom Basotho Wool Blanket - Scarlet and Cobalt $249.00

Story of the Basotho Blanket

Kobo Ke Bophelo (The blanket is life)

The Basotho Blanket has deep cultural and historical meaning to the people of Lesotho, a small landlocked country in Southern Africa. The blanket is woven into the culture and fabric of the Basotho nation. The blanket is used in all aspects of Basotho life, traditional ceremonies and celebrations from childbirth to weddings, As rites of passage to manhood and many more. The blanket is seen as a symbol of the mountain kingdom as Lesotho is affectionately known. To find out more about the rich history of these heirloom blankets →