All Thula Tula blankets are designed and woven by Southern Africans. The Thula Tula mill, is the oldest blanket manufacturer in South Africa, established in 1953 in Randfontein, just west of Johannesburg. It is a 4th generation, locally-owned, family business. The mill is the exclusive manufacturer of Basotho Heritage Blankets, woven with the blessing of the Basotho Nation. All their blankets are hypoallergenic, sustainably & ethically woven, hand brushed For softness & machine washable.