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  2. Basotho blanket - Wikipedia

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    The way that Basotho men wear these traditional blankets is based on the traditional Kaross, an animal skin cloak although their transformation to "factory-woven textile" is attributed to King Moshoeshoe I. [3] By 1860 securing sufficient skins for Karosses was increasingly difficult and by 1872 a large majority of sheepskin covers had been ...

  3. Sotho people - Wikipedia

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    The local traditional dresses are made using colored cloth and ribbon accents bordering each layer. Sotho women often purchase this material and have it designed in a style similar to West and East African dresses. Women often wrap a long print cloth or a small blanket around their waist, either as a skirt or as a second garment over it.

  4. Small business - Wikipedia

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    Franchising is a way for small business owners to benefit from the economies of scale of the big corporation (franchiser). McDonald's and Subway are examples of a franchise. The small business owner can leverage a strong brand name and purchasing power of the larger company while keeping their own investment affordable.

  5. 5 Small Businesses Making Big, Cozy Blankets - AOL

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    When consumers shop for blankets this winter, these small enterprises hope to catch their attention. 5 Small Businesses Making Big, Cozy Blankets Skip to main content

  6. Shweshwe - Wikipedia

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    Sotho woman wearing a brown shweshwe dress. Shweshwe (/ ˈ ʃ w ɛ ʃ w ɛ /) [1] is a printed dyed cotton fabric widely used for traditional Southern African clothing. [2] [3] Originally dyed indigo, the fabric is manufactured in a variety of colours and printing designs characterised by intricate geometric patterns.

  7. Pendleton Woolen Mills - Wikipedia

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    In 1895 it was enlarged and converted into a textile mill that, by the following year, had begun making Native American trade blankets—geometric patterned robes (unfringed blankets) for Native American men and shawls (fringed blankets) for Native American women in the area—the Umatilla, Cayuse, Nez Perce and Walla Walla tribes. That ...

  8. Mokorotlo - Wikipedia

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    The Sotho display the mokorotlo in their homes, indicating that they uphold the customs and acknowledge their bonds with their Balimo. It also serves to protect the home against danger and other evil influences. The hat is an important part of Sotho cultural attire that is worn to reflect national identity and pride. [3]

  9. “The White Lotus” Season 3 Thailand Hotel Is Actually 4 ...

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    To avoid spoilers, this story only covers locations in season 3, episode 1 of The White Lotus.. The White Lotus Thailand hotel scenes were filmed at the Four Seasons Koh Samui, Anantara Bophut Koh ...