Miss Botswana tiara unlocks hidden opportunity

Othomile designed a crown that depicts a Motswana woman as a dignified person. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Othomile designed a crown that depicts a Motswana woman as a dignified person. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

For the first time ever,  a local has designed the Miss Botswana crown and had it manufactured in the country.

On the heels of the crowning moment, the man behind the design of the tiara told Arts & Culture that the opportunity has given him the right exposure.

Caiphas Othomile reflected on how he and his team approached Miss Botswana organisers with the idea.

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