Fashion galore at Leteisi On Fleek
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 1010 Views |
Leteisi on fleek
Traditionally, the fabric is used for events like Kgotla meetings or weddings. But overtime it has become prominent in the fashion industry as more and more Batswana embrace our tradition.
With many fashion brands trialing and testing out different ideas, it is evident that the untested waters of the Leteisi have potential to take the world by storm. Leteisi, otherwise known as German print, originates from as far back as the mid 1850s when it was presented to one chief as a present from the white missionaries.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...