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MBOISA: A coat that brings tradition to a contemporary form
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Thabo Makhetha's contemporary Starburst Coat is made from a Basotho blanket, combining tradition and modernity in a unique way.
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8 Jan 16
Basotho blankets go north
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Emerging fashion designer Thabo Makhetha launched her modern take on the Basotho blanket at Vancouver Fashion Week 2014.
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8 Nov 14
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