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BASOTHO HAT CURIO SHOP: BASOTHO HAT CURIO SHOP
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    • zindara
  • By zindara on May 19, 2003
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    by zindara
    In front of the Tourist Information centre there is a handicraft and curio centre called Basotho Hat, because the building has that shape. It is worth a visit although handicrafts are cheaper in the Tourist information centre.

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  • Address: In front of Tourist Office
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    Pottery
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    • zweiblumen
  • Updated By zweiblumen on December 14, 2005
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    by zweiblumen, 2 more photos
    The local pottery is not particularly exotic (ie.g pots are more likely to be painted and varnished rather than glazed) but it is cheap and unique in as much that it is made in Lesotho!

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    About the Basotho Hat
  • By gramie on March 16, 2004
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    • No one in Lesotho actually wears a "Basotho Hat." Yes, it is in the shape of a small hill, near Thaba Bosiu, and yes, everybody knows about it, but it is as traditional as the blankets that are made in South Africa or England (but everybody DOES wear those).

    It's a good souvenir, but really is just for tourists.

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    The only building on Sani Pass!: Great crafts and scarves!
    kweg
  • Updated By kweg on August 8, 2003
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    • They have beautiful scarves made from wool. Very reasonably priced!

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    Leribe Craft Centre
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  • By zindara on May 20, 2003
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    by zindara
    At the entrance of the village you will find the Leribe Craft Centre where you are shown the whole proccess of tapestry creation. Very very very interesting!!

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  • Website: http://www.leo.co.ls/lesothopcv/LLC.htm
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    Local: Basotho Blankets
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  • By Jmill42 on October 10, 2008
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    • They also sell strange hats - Lesotho
    They also sell strange
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    by Jmill42
    While these woolen blankets are not noteworthy creations when comparing them against mass-produced versions you can get at your local store, they are something that you should buy. A wonderful souvenir, yes, but the main reason is to support the local people and economy, as Lesotho is one of the poorest countries in Africa, which is saying something. It cannot be stressed enough what tourists mean to their well-being. At such a cheap price for you, that money goes a long way here. We met Peace Corp volunteers here, and it goes without saying that this country can use all the support it can get. Such a simple thing we can do, rather than just giving a donation, which encourages the "give me, give me" attitude that I experienced throughout Africa. Having them PRODUCE something, teaches them micro-finance skills, the value of work and life, etc. etc.

    Bargaining is okay. Driving the price as low as possible is not. You are rich. They are poor. It doesn't take a socialist to figure it out.

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    Malealea Pony Trekking Lodge: Sotho Sounds of Malealea
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  • By sunscreen202 on January 4, 2007
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    by sunscreen202, 1 more photos
    If you go past Malealea Lodge, you'll probably see the local band and their home made instruments play a little concert during the evening. Be sure to purchase a CD from the band... they start at shop prices but are negotiable, and after all, it goes for a good cause. If you're into world music this is a unique sound you'll want to add to your collection. And the show is a treat as well!

    Negotiate!

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