{"product_id":"vintage-ethiopian-headrest-23-2","title":"Vintage Ethiopian Headrest - 23.2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine southern Ethiopian headrest — functional art with real history\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: 13cm H x 19cm W x 5cm 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":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57329885577600,"sku":"BBVINT7716BOT","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2265\/8432\/files\/IMG_5280.jpg?v=1769715669","url":"https:\/\/atnest.uk\/products\/vintage-ethiopian-headrest-23-2","provider":"Nest UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}