{"product_id":"antique-stitched-ethiopian-milk-pot-17-2","title":"Antique \"Stitched\" Ethiopian Milk Pot - 17.2","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAntique \"Stitched\" Ethiopian Milk Pot – Jimma Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​A soulful\u003c\/strong\u003e testament to the beauty of repair and the passage of time. This hand-carved wooden vessel, originating from the Jimma region of Ethiopia, is a masterclass in \"Wabi-Sabi\"—the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​The Beauty of the Mend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​What makes this piece truly exceptional are the visible traditional repairs. Using wire and natural fibers, artisans have \"stitched\" structural cracks in the wood, transforming a sign of age into a striking decorative feature. These repairs tell a story of a vessel that was used, loved, and preserved for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​Artistry in Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Carved from a single piece of indigenous hardwood, the pot features a deep, smoky patina earned through years of traditional use near hearth fires. The body is adorned with etched geometric patterns—triangles and textures that are characteristic of Ethiopian tribal motifs—resting on a classic flared pedestal base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: H 25cm W 21cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening Diameter 12cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904549351648,"sku":"BBANTI8340BOT","price":236.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/antique-stitched-ethiopian-milk-pot-17-2","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}