And then they said we could'nt do it...Bashoeshoe le bo Shoeshoe had a different opinion! A young vibrant fshion label whose name is insipired by the concept of contemporary traditional Sesotho clothing. The designer, Manapo Mopeli, has the vision to rebuild the youth's ethnic pride as Africans and to assist in re-evaluating our cultural values and to reflect back on our stylish sense of roots. In celebrating Heritage Day, I immediately had Miss Mopeli's vision in mind, Bashoeshoe le bo Shoeshoe.
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Mainly using the trademark Masolanka (traditional Sotho blankets) in the designs, we are reminded of one of the most significant iconic designs in the Basotho culture. They can be found in different designs such as:
- Colour: Red, Brown, Blue and black, Yellow
- Patterns: Mostly geometric and organic patterns known as litema(derived from ho lema, meaning "to cultivate"
- Headwork: Same design patterns transferred to braidings with the hair.
Compliments of BLBS
The Basotho blanket owes its tradition to Moshoeshoe 1, who was presented with one by a French missionary in 1860. He wore the gift draped over his shoulder like one would the trdaitional skin kaross and today the result is a common sight in Lesotho. In the past, the blankets were made of cheap yarn from old woollen coats, but today the blankets are of fine quality and it has different meaning such as:
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| Compliments of BLBS: Designer Manapo Mopeli
Orders available:
072 068 7955
manapo_mopeli@yahoo.com
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Take pride in your heritage...@MokD21
Wow it's beautiful and adorable for Basotho people to continue to support their culture and have confidence wearing their clothing. It's great indeed to show that they still believe in their culture and it is a beautiful thing. I hope other cultures should do the same especially the Batswana people.
ReplyDeleteWe are trully hambled, thank you. The aim was to amalgamate "The Best of Both Worlds"...@MokD21
Deleteok this is really phenominal in a sense that its creative and embreses our culture as South Africans and that for me needs to get exposure becouse people need to see this.
ReplyDeleteThat is the plan Vincent,. We will b hosting another fashion event, showcasing different colour schemes.Watch the space...@MokD21
Deletewhat a creative way to showcase the Basotho culture,it is a good thing that there are still people who actually take pride in their culture
ReplyDelete"Ke bana ba tari enstho"(the black nation). It all boils down to the fact that if you do not know where you from, then you wont know where you heading...@MokD21
DeleteBashoeshoe le bo Shoeshoe Head Designer: Manapo Mopeli
ReplyDeleteOrders available:
072 068 7955
napstology@gmail.com
manapo_mopeli@yahoo.com
This is a beautiful way to showcase one’s culture, such initiatives need to be embraced. we need more of these.
ReplyDeleteOn behave of Bashoe le bo Shoeshoe and MokDesigns, we a re deeply humbled and appreciate the support. More of these initiatives are in the pipelines, keep on survivng on different social networks, thank you...@MokD21
Deletepositive responses my people you need to push harder.you need to take advantage of that Soweto Rockville Stage that i spoke to you about on the 20/10/2012.Snypes Moopeli
ReplyDeleteSnypes, please inform us more about the Soweto Rockville Stage and see how we can take part of that event probly even make it an anual event...@MokD21
DeleteA great way of alamgating the best of both worlds,who would have thought. We should really appreciate people who take initiative in taking culture to a different level and showcasing people's cultures in this case Basotho.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ayanda, we need people like you to inform us about arts and crafts events undergoing in and around the newtown area...@MokD21
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