Elelloang Basali Weavers

Lesotho


Elelloang Basali (Be Aware Women) makes hand-spun mohair rugs with geometric patterns, as well as tapestries and other items. Find it in a building made of recycled cans by the main road on the northern (Maputsoe) side of town.


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