{"product_id":"vintage-ethiopian-headrest-23-6","title":"Vintage Ethiopian Headrest - 23.6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sculptural vintage headrest, hand-carved from a single block of wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach headrest is hand-carved from a single piece of timber, no two ever quite alike. Compact yet full of presence, it makes a striking sculptural accent on a shelf, plinth or stack of books.\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\u003eBeing a genuine vintage piece, expect honest signs of age — surface marks, small cracks and a worn patina — all of which speak to its authenticity. Each one is entirely individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15cm H x 13cm W x 10cm D (each piece varies slightly)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pairs effortlessly with greenery, natural textures and pared-back interiors — a grounding, organic accent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"botanicalboysuk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55303544439169,"sku":"BBVINT7815BOT","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/8317\/3793\/files\/IMG_5813.jpg?v=1769776400","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalboys.com\/products\/vintage-ethiopian-headrest-23-6","provider":"Botanical Boys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}