Teyateyaneng Weaving Workshops
Teyateyaneng
A small town known as Lesotho’s craft capital, where visitors can watch weavers at work in mohair tapestry workshops and buy directly.
Teyateyaneng (TY for short) is about 40 kilometres north of Maseru. It is known as Lesotho’s craft capital and is famous for its mohair and wool tapestries. Workshops such as Helang Basali and Setsoto Design let visitors watch weavers spin, dye and hand-weave tapestries. The designs often depict Basotho villages, horsemen and mountain landscapes. You can buy pieces outright or order custom work for shipping. It is a convenient stop on the way to the north or to the Ha Kome Cave Dwellings.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat, approx. 8:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Ha Kome Cave Village
- Thaba Bosiu
- Ha Baroana Rock Art
- Roma Mission
- Our Lady of Victories Cathedral
- Basotho Hat Craft Centre
- Molimo Nthuse & Bushman's Pass (Basotho Pony Trekking)
- Mohale Dam