{"product_id":"aranda-young-basotho-blanket","title":"Aranda Young Basotho Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYoung Basotho Designers Collection (YBDC)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an initiative by \u003cstrong\u003eAranda Textile Mills\u003c\/strong\u003e (the sole manufacturer of authentic Basotho heritage blankets).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection is significant because it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpowers Young Basotho Designers:\u003c\/strong\u003e It provides a platform for young, talented designers of Basotho origin to create and showcase new blanket designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps Tradition Alive:\u003c\/strong\u003e The initiative ensures the rich blanket-wearing tradition, which is integral to Basotho culture, evolves authentically by Basotho people, for Basotho people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures New Designs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blankets in this collection feature new motifs and colour combinations while maintaining visual connections to historic Basotho design principles and symbols (like the mokorotlo hat or the corncob).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all Basotho blankets, these new designs weave new stories and honour elements of Basotho culture, such as the resilience of women or the importance of cattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection was first launched in recent years (around 2022) to introduce modern interpretations to the iconic heritage brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's in the box\u003cbr\u003e1 x Blanket\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Forty 6 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48180705984744,"sku":null,"price":1399.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4375\/7288\/files\/IMG_2614.jpg?v=1775041534","url":"https:\/\/studioforty6.com\/products\/aranda-young-basotho-blanket","provider":"Studio Forty 6 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}