Nyangatom Headrest They were extremely personal to

They were extremely personal to the owner

The maker creates unique designs each time

These hand-woven baskets from natural grasses originate from Indonesia

with its own unique design and shape making them a one-of-a-kind piece for your home

Nyangatom Headrest They were extremely personal toA gorgeous dark headrest with leather detailing. Hand carved from a single piece of wood coming from the Nyangatom people of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia. Historically headrests date back to ancient times and in East Africa they are used by pastoral nomadic people. They are considered to be one of the most important of their few possessions that they travelled with. Whilst used primarily to rest their heads upon whilst sleeping, protecting them from