Crafts
Basotho hat
Maseru, Lesotho
The cone-shaped mokorotlo hat, woven from local grass, is a national symbol of Lesotho and appears on its flag.
Craft: Woven grass hat
Lesotho: leaders, famous people, culture and history
1 place on the atlas covering crafts. Highlights include Basotho hat.
What is on the atlas
- Crafts Basotho hat
Who leads Lesotho?
| King | Letsie III |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Sam Matekane |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Lesotho’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Lesotho
- Moshoeshoe I founder of the Basotho nation
- Thomas Mofolo author of Chaka
- Letsie III current king
- Mantsopa prophetess and healer
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
Crafts in Lesotho
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Lesotho today, a short selection of well-known people from Lesotho, and the 1 place pinned for Lesotho on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Lesotho on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the crafts page.
Questions about Lesotho
Who is the leader of Lesotho?
As of July 2026: King: Letsie III; Prime Minister: Sam Matekane. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Lesotho?
Well-known people connected with Lesotho include Moshoeshoe I (founder of the Basotho nation), Thomas Mofolo (author of Chaka), Letsie III (current king) and Mantsopa (prophetess and healer).
What traditional crafts is Lesotho known for?
Traditional crafts from Lesotho on the atlas include Basotho hat. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
How can I explore Lesotho on the map?
Choose See Lesotho on the map above, or search for Lesotho on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.