3.2K views · 25 reactions | The Basotho hat is a straw hat that forms part of the traditional Sotho clothing. It is thought to have been inspired by the shape of Mount Qiloane. ⛰️ After gaining independence in 1966, it became the national symbol of Lesotho and was chosen to be on the country's national flag.  | Semonkong Lodge, Place of Smoke | Facebook