Arts and Crafts of the Basotho

Basotho people are renowned for their crafts. Thier traditional products have a reputation for quality individuality and variety. They have a universal appeal and have help to give Basotho a strong identity. Basotho people has a justifiable reputation for thier fine wool and mohair weaving. Tapestries which are works of art that display thier own unique character and noted for thier beauty softness and strength. The artistic talent of many Basotho women also finds expression in the fine knitwear including scarves and other personal items.
The traditional Basotho Hat called mokorotlo is the best known of a fine range of grass works made by Basotho. Its a conical shape is seen everywhere in the kingdom and is recognised symbol in Basotho society. The Hat's shape was inspired by the profile of Mount Qiloane the legendary conical mountain close to Thaba Bosiu and described by Masupha as Mother and Father. Other locally made gold and silver jewellery decorated with seeds and stones and local pottery that demonstrates the skills and creative art of the village potter.