Textile Encounters

Queen Ramonda from the Black Panther movie

Zulu Headdress

Andie van der Walt explores the textile tradition of the Zulu Kingdom, in particular the Isicholo headdress. It’s another Textile Encounter at Mr X Stitch!

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Basotho Blanket

What Is A Basotho Blanket?

Basotho blankets are warm, colourful woollen blankets worn by the people of the mountainous country of Lesotho. The vibrant designs of these blankets, also called Seana Merana, represent fertility, fortune and family.

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