{"product_id":"vintage-ethiopian-headrest-24-3","title":"Vintage Ethiopian Headrest - 24.2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn authentic, one-of-a-kind Ethiopian headrest in dark hardwood\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\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: 17cm H x 16cm W x 6cm 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":55179406541185,"sku":"BBVINT7596BOT","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/8317\/3793\/files\/IMG_4500_81768ef4-96cc-41aa-91f4-3664967a7a7a.jpg?v=1768217038","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalboys.com\/products\/vintage-ethiopian-headrest-24-3","provider":"Botanical Boys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}