{"product_id":"vintage-ethiopian-headrest-146-2","title":"Vintage Ethiopian Headrest - 146.2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage hand-carved headrest from southern Ethiopia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuine, one-of-a-kind piece carved from a single block of dark wood, with the natural marks and patina of age and everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story behind it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeadrests like this are traditionally used across communities in southern Ethiopia to support the head in sleep without disturbing elaborate hairstyles — coiffures that can signal a person's age, gender and status, and are often adorned with ornaments of spiritual significance. Beyond everyday use, the headrest also carries ceremonial importance, including a role in marriage rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic \u0026amp; unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a vintage, hand-made object, natural marks, scratches and fine cracks in the wood are to be expected — they are part of its history and add to its character. No two are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16cm H x 9cm W x 17cm L (each piece varies slightly)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beautiful as a standalone sculptural object, or layered among books, ceramics and plants for a collected, biophilic look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56287749374216,"sku":"BBVINT5610BOT","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/9043\/4312\/files\/IMG_3354.jpg?v=1775737248","url":"https:\/\/bidnamic.store\/products\/vintage-ethiopian-headrest-146-2","provider":"Bidnamic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}