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Lentswe-la-Oodi Weavers (est. 1973)

Wall-hanging 1979

330.0 x 200.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 69532

Lentswe-la-Oodi Weavers (est. 1973)

Wall-hanging 1979

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Description

Wall-hanging tapestry in soft browns, greens, reds and blues, depicting a Union Jack and Botswana flags at the top with an extensive, tightly-packed village scene beneath; with two hanging poles.

Lentswe-la-Oodi Weavers is a women's-led cooperative producing woven scenes of Botswanan life.

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by President Seretse Khama of Botswana during her State Visit to Botswana, 25–27 July 1979.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Lentswe-la-Oodi Weavers (est. 1973)
(manufacturer)

Search the collection Botswana
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

wool

Measurements

330.0 x 200.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Textiles
Object type(s)
furnishings
coverings and hangings
wall hangings
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Flags
National Flags
Flag of the United Kingdom
Commonwealth Flags
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Cattle & oxen
Cows
Places

Place of Production

Botswana

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