SignatureSignature Clutch
Hand-woven evening clutch with leather Thabonaka tag and gold chain.
Thabonaka designs high-quality knitwear, throws, hats, wool bags and fashionable beadwork — each piece handcrafted in Phuthaditjhaba, where the Maluti mountains meet bold African colour.

Thabonaka was born in Phuthaditjhaba — a town wrapped in mountains and stories. Every sweater, throw, hat and bag we make carries the warmth of that landscape and the rhythm of the hands that knit it.
We work with bold colour, traditional motifs and modern silhouettes to design pieces that feel rooted yet contemporary. From a chunky winter throw to a beaded statement piece, our work is a quiet celebration of Basotho craft.
SignatureHand-woven evening clutch with leather Thabonaka tag and gold chain.
EverydayHandknitted backpacks and drawstring bags finished with leather.
SummerColour-block crochet bucket hats in heritage motifs.
WinterWarm crochet beanies with a signature leather Thabonaka label.
JewelleryStatement beaded necklaces, stacked bracelets and bold earrings in heritage colour.

Each Thabonaka piece is knitted by hand — slowly, intentionally and with care. We believe in slow fashion, fair work and clothing that outlives a season.

Founder & lead designer, Thabonaka
Recognised as one of South Africa's finest Arts and Culture designers, Mampe built Thabonaka into a brand celebrated far beyond the Maluti mountains.
She has carried the South African flag on her shoulders — showcasing her craft on national and international stages — and today her pieces draw tourists from around the world, each one rooted in rich culture and bold artistic expression.




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