Basotho Hat Craft Centre
Mokorotlo
A building shaped like the Basotho national hat, the conical grass-thatched Mokorotlo, serving as a Maseru landmark and craft shop.
The Basotho Hat (Mokorotlo) building stands on Kingsway, the main road in central Maseru. It is designed to resemble the traditional Lesotho conical grass hat, the Mokorotlo. The hat also appears on the national flag and is a national symbol. The shop sells woven hats, mohair tapestries, blankets, pottery and beadwork from across the country, with fixed prices. It makes a good first stop after arriving in Lesotho. The tourist information centre is nearby. It is usually closed on Sundays.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat, approx. 8:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Our Lady of Victories Cathedral
- Thaba Bosiu
- Roma Mission
- Teyateyaneng Weaving Workshops
- Ha Baroana Rock Art
- Morija Museum & Archives
- Morija Dinosaur Footprints
- Ha Kome Cave Village