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All crafts are made by the Basotho people. 
See desciption of each item listed below!

African Drum

The drums have always been an essential part of the African life.  Today in Lesotho, you will still see the men and women playing the drums when the Basotho traditional dances are performed.  This drum is made of carved wood and has an animal skin top. (7 inches tall and 4 inches across the top) 

 $15.00

Basotho Brooms

A masotho woman spends much of her time sweeping out her rondavel and the ground outside surrounding her home.  If she is poor, her broom will only be a handful of brush that she has gathered from the nearby field.  The Basotho brooms come in various sizes ranging from 12 inches to 27 inches. Red, green, or blue designs.  $6.00/small  $8.00/large

Basotho Grass Handmade Hot Pad

12 inches in diameter, these pads can be purchased in a mulitcolor or natural grass.  They are tightly woven and are beautiful.  

$7.00 

Lesotho Nativity Set:  Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and lamb

If you visit the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, you will notice immediately the sheep and mohair goats that are grazing on the mountainsides.  They are always accompanied by the "madisana", the shepherd.  Young boys are taught to care for their animals at a very young age.  Nearly every boy you meet on the road will be carrying his "malamo", stick, that most times is decorated in bright colors.  The young madisana uses his stick to guide his sheep or goats, to protect them, and oftentimes to establish his rights as a madisana of the mountains.  Stick fighting is a popular sport among the shepherds.  The mohair goat is agile and suited for climbing the steep mountain passes.  The Basotho shear their sheep and goats in the fall, providing for them a source of income.  Mohair, sheared from the angora goats of the mountains, is one of Lesotho's biggest exports.  These nativity sets are handcrafted from the Lesotho mohair.  Price:  $45.00

Seed Jewelry

Red or brown necklace made from seeds.  Approx 14 inches in length.  $6.00 each

Basotho Dolls

Made of cloth, each doll is approximately 6-7 inches in height.  They are clothed in the traditonal "shoe-shoe" (sway-say) fabric named for King Moshoeshoe, the beloved king of Lesotho. The doll's outfit are complete with the traditional Basotho hat, shaped like the mountain, Thaba Bosieu-night mountain, the historic sight where Moshoeshoe led his people in victory.  The 'Me (mother) has the lesea (baby) tied securely to her back, as is typical for most African countries.  Holding the baby in place is the commonly seen, chale or waist blanket that all women of the mountains wear.  $9.00 each 

Basotho Hat

Don't be the only one at church without a Basotho hat!  Worn by the Basotho at all major events, the Basotho hat is also seen as being very practical to shield from the sun of the mountains. 

$12.00

Basotho Hat Christmas Ornament

A minature Basotho hat, perfect for the Christmas tree! 

$4.00

 

Basotho Baskets

The Basotho baskets are handmade from native grasses grown in the lowlands of Lesotho, Africa.  They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, useful for a variety of purposes.

Large natural colored basket with 2 handles-11 inches in diameter-$20.00  

Multicolored Large Basket-16 inch diameter-$25.00

Multicolored Medium Basket-14 inch diameter-$20.00

Multicolored Small Basket-12 inch diameter-$15.00

 

Natural stitched basket-10 1/2 inch diameter and approx 5 inches tall-$12.00

Small oval shaped natural grass baskets-exact sizes may vary-4.5 inches wide x 8 inches long-$7.00 each

Small natural or multicolored baskets-approx 6 inches in diameter-$5.00 each

Natural or mulitcolored baskets-approx 10 inches in diameter
$12.00 each