{"product_id":"vintage-ethiopian-headrest-23-8","title":"Vintage Ethiopian Headrest - 23.8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA characterful vintage headrest, carved by hand in dark indigenous timber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuine, one-of-a-kind piece carved from a single block of dark hardwood and worn to a soft patina by age and use. Equal parts sculpture and cultural artefact, it brings warmth, history and quiet drama to any space.\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, so yours will have its own grain, profile and markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10cm H x 14cm W x 12cm D (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":"botanicalboysuk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55303553614209,"sku":"BBVINT7817BOT","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/8317\/3793\/files\/IMG_5821.jpg?v=1769776465","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalboys.com\/products\/vintage-ethiopian-headrest-23-8","provider":"Botanical Boys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}