Basotho: YBDC Fashion Collection (3)

Tshepo Pitso, also known as Material Don Dada, is a multi-talented artist. He is a fashion designer, influencer, 3D designer, model, video editor, cinematographer and an entrepreneur. He is also a leader of the Skhothane street culture called Material Culture and a proud Mosotho. He has also created his own fashion label.  Hona lefokololi la li thota tjhutjhu-makhala e maoto a malele, ntsho mahata ka thata sehosha ka mpa hahabi se mekhooa malla khohlo. Ke manyenenyene a khang tsa khotla lephaka tlali, tata la khoali mokhahla oa makhobola koma pheeka se meriri ea matlapa bolula liphoko mesing e mephato.  Composition: 100% Super soft acrylic Wash Care Instructions:Cold washDo not bleachDo not ironDo not dry cleanDo not tumble dryKeep away from fire

Masikane Masike is a born and bred Mosotho artist from Maseru, Lesotho. He is an accomplished designer from humble beginnings with deep spiritual beliefs in a higher power as well as the ancestors. As a designer he is motivated by the rich culture and history of the Basotho nation.  He is a cultural performance artist and activist.This shawl is named after a Basotho pail made of baked clay that Mosotho oa Khale (ancient Mosotho) used to store water, milk or Sotho beer as part of their daily life.  One of the old indigenous cultural practices involved a young man using a Moritsoana to convey to the elders his readiness to marry. He will wake up early in the morning, and take all the cattle to the field, while everyone else is still sleeping. He leaves the home without filling the Moritsoana with milk, which is unusual. This act conveys a message to the elders that this Mosotho young man is ready for marriage. This is well captured by the expression ‘Moshanyana u rahile Moritsoana’, loosely translated meaning, the young man has kicked the pail. In the afternoon when he returns home the elders will ask him whose daughter has caught his eye. After negotiations, the arrangement for the marriage is made. This is one of the indigenous practices that still exists in Lesotho.   Composition: 100% Super soft acrylic Wash Care Instructions:Cold washDo not bleachDo not ironDo not dry cleanDo not tumble dryKeep away from fire

Masikane Masike is a born and bred Mosotho artist from Maseru, Lesotho. He is an accomplished designer from humble beginnings with deep spiritual beliefs in a higher power as well as the ancestors. As a designer he is motivated by the rich culture and history of the Basotho nation.  He is a cultural performance artist and activist.  Semomotela means a beautiful girl or woman and is a positive word to describe great beauty. Queen Masenate strongly advocates for the rights of girls and women. The design features the female shield symbolizing protection for girls and women. The shields are surrounded by hearts, symbolizing the hearts of princesses, Basotho girls and women. In honour and remembrance of the late H.M Queen Mmamohato Bereng, it is also Inspired by the Mokhibo dance. This dance was her favourite form of entertainment and she popularized the female shield. The dance is traditionally a celebration which is often performed on Independence Day, the King’s birthday or other festive occasions. Composition: 100% Super soft acrylic Wash Care Instructions:Cold washDo not bleachDo not ironDo not dry cleanDo not tumble dryKeep away from fire