Mokorotlo
Traditional Sotho hat and national symbol of Lesotho / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A mokorotlo is a type of straw hat widely used for traditional Sotho clothing, and is the national symbol of Lesotho and the national symbol of the Basotho and Lesotho peoples. An image of the Mokorotlo appears on the Lesotho flag, and on Lesotho vehicle license plates. The design is believed to have been inspired by the conical mountain Mount Qiloane.[1][2] It is known as “molianyeoe”, which means "he who executes judgement in court" in Sesotho.[3] It is manufactured from an indigenous grass known as “mosea” or “leholi”.[4]