{"product_id":"vintage-ethiopian-headrest-23-8","title":"Vintage Ethiopian Headrest - 23.2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA characterful vintage headrest, carved by hand in dark indigenous timber\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\u003eThis is an authentic, previously-used object, so small cracks, scratches and tonal variation in the wood are natural and expected. Every headrest is unique in form and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15cm H x 15cm 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":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57329896554880,"sku":"BBVINT7704BOT","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2265\/8432\/files\/IMG_5225_bc3ad2a7-c01e-438b-89ac-552e0b9fbac6.jpg?v=1769715750","url":"https:\/\/atnest.uk\/products\/vintage-ethiopian-headrest-23-8","provider":"Nest UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}