Carved by a local artist in Brookings, OR. Over 3′ high and spectacular:
Expertly carved Chinese Buddha $1200
Amazing Carved Buddha
Posted in Uncategorized on 10/21/2011 02:41 pm by LisaMore Recent Arrivals!
Posted in Gypsy News, India on 10/20/2011 03:46 pm by Lisa
Beautiful om shirts, many colors to choose from. $23
Shirts made from the woven Pashmina material. $25
Exquisite hand-loomed cashmere blend Pashmina. $65
Another cashmere blend Pashmina. Many to choose from, $65.
Beautiful glittery Pashmina. Many colors to choose from! $25
We always have a LARGE selection of Sari Magic Skirts. $25
Keep clicking on the photos till you get to the LARGE sized photos.
New Textiles!
Posted in Gypsy News, India on 10/19/2011 04:07 pm by LisaI carry a wide range of wall hangings, pillow cases & table runners all made from antique textiles from India. The textiles get cut up, hand quilted together and then over-dyed. Each one is an individual work of art. No two are alike. Feel free to request colors. Here’s a very small sampling of what I got:
Stunning quilted pillow cases. $18 each.
Wild mixed texture pillow cases. $18 each.
Patchwork table runner. $25 each.
Purple table runner with sequins and squares. $40 each.
Many colors to choose from. $40 each.
Amazing 3'x 5' wall hangings. $110 each.
Many colors to choose from. $110 each.
Keep clicking on the photos to get to the LARGE sized photos that show detail.
Torans
Posted in Gypsy News, India on 10/17/2011 08:55 pm by LisaLots of new and old Torans in the shop right now. Lots of them made from re-purposed antique textiles from India. Available in MANY different colors:
Standard sized toran $25
Deluxe toran w/longer end flags. $30
I used a new toran at the front door to the shop.
We currently have 6 or 7 of the antique hand embroidered torans. These are early 20th century and are true works of folk art. Silk on cotton. We have these in dark purple, seafoam green & a little more modern one in pink:
Hand embroidered toran, $59.
Very petite ancient handmade Banjara toran w/heavy mirrors:
I love this small mirrored toran. $35.
New Bedspreads!
Posted in Gypsy News, India on 10/13/2011 02:58 pm by LisaTurquoise Quilt made from antique textiles. From India. Handmade. No two are alike:
Turquoise Quilt made from antique textiles.
Turquoise Quilt $180
Amazing khaki crazy quilt on a queen sized bed. All handmade. These photos don’t do this piece justice:
Gorgeous sari crazy quilt from India.
Khaki crazy quilt from India $210
Amazing purple crazy quilt on a queen sized bed. All handmade. Wish my photos were better:
Beautiful purple crazy quilt. One of a kind.
Rich vibrant colors $210
One of the most incredible bedspreads ever. Pillow shams included. Handmade & stunning:
Handmade, one of a kind from India.
2 large & 2 small pillow shams included. $225
Ultra luxurious Cashmere bedspread woven in India:
Reversible! Both side are gorgeous.
Cashmere on a queen sized bed. $250.
Another beautiful Cashmere bedspread:
Beautiful intricate design.
Soft to the touch! $250
How to Wrap a Sari
Posted in Gypsy News, India on 09/26/2011 03:07 pm by LisaWonderful instructional video on how to wrap a sari.
I have many beautiful sarees available at the shop. They range in price from $40 – $75.
Only Sale of the Year!
Posted in Gypsy News, Sale, Uncategorized on 09/09/2011 02:02 pm by Lisa
Saturday 9/10 & Sunday 9/11 only. Must be in the shop to take advantage of this sale!
African Treasures
Posted in Africa, Gypsy News on 07/29/2011 02:46 pm by LisaLast week I got in a few select items from Africa. All are incredibly rare. These items come from my trusted African friend, who’s family is still in Africa. These are all one of a kind treasures and won’t stay around for ever. If you are interested in purchasing any of the items on this page, write to me at: info@shopgypsywagon.com
3 Foot tall antique African mask from the Guro tribe $210
Smaller Guro mask from the Ivory Coast $105
Ancient large Coptic cross from Ethiopia, hand-painted $150
These hand-painted Coptic crosses are incredibly RARE & a steal at $150
3 closed antique Coptic crosses from Ethiopia $65 ea.
Hand-painted incredible Coptic crosses, a steal at $65!
The horns on a Guro Mask represent spiritual power and can hold magic potions or medicines to protect human lives. With some masks human features are combined with the powerful hornbill or yangaleya bird and on other a combination of human and animal traits can be found, including the hornbill or even imaginary beasts.
The masks of the Guro tribe represents the spirit of Gu, the wife of Zamble a supernatural being. Gu is often depicted as elegant, graceful, serene and beautiful. Sacred Guro masks, delicately crafted and colorful are used and honored during sacrificial gatherings, funerals, and celebrations. The Guro people are led by a chief the Je society is responsible for political, social and juridical affairs and decisions of war and peace, they also appear at funerals of members. The Guro and Yaure tribes are closely related and some scholars think that these two groups inspired the art of the Baule. The Guro tribe is from the Ivory Coast – West Africa.
Ethiopia has been a Christian nation since the 4th C. and these cast silver crosses take three major forms. Those with hollow round bases were mounted on staffs and carried on staffs during processionals or displayed on altars. They can stand on their own or be mounted on bases. Medium-size crosses with no bases were hand carried during services. I have 2 medium sized crosses that are not pictured here. Small pendant crosses can be worn as jewelry. Though they are heavy and better used as alter pieces. All are made of a silver alloy and have been individually hand cast in Ethiopia.
So Much New Stuff
Posted in Gypsy News, India on 07/15/2011 02:24 am by LisaIf it’s been a while since you’ve been in the shop there’s lots of new goodies. Scroll this page to see lots of new stuff. My photos really don’t do these items justice. If you’re local here in Bandon or planning on coming to town, now would be a good time to see how beautiful these things are. The old Wagon is bursting at the seams. To my friends who are out of town, I will ship to you. Many of the things listed here come in different colors. Write me at info@shopgypsywagon.com to ask for certain colors. I will photograph stuff so you can see it. I take paypal.
Antique textile quilt from India $110 Available in many different colors.
Portion of a wall hanging. Same type but different color as above. $110 3' x 5'
Beautiful blue wall hanging from India. $78 3' x 5'
Same as above, different color. $78
Stunning table runner made from antique textiles from India $60
Another table runner. Different style. Available in many colors $40
Similar to above, different color. $40
Wonderful table runner made from antique textiles from India $48
Similar to above table runner but darker color. $48
Pixie magic skirts made from recycled silk saris from India $25
Many color variations to choose from. Reversible! $25
Medium length sari silk skirts. Wrap around & reversible! $25
Many different ways to wear this skirt. Medium length. $25
Long magic skirt. Many color variations. Beautiful. $25
These skirts are gorgeous! $25
$35 viscose pashminas. This will vanish quickly.
New styles of the $7 scarves are in.
Best priced, most beautiful scarves in Bandon. $7
Many, many more styles available! $7
I also have many different pillow cases that are made with the antique textiles from India. They come in big (26″x 26″) & med. (16″x16″) sizes. Watch this blog for updates and more photos! If you can’t make it into the shop, let me know what you’re looking for, what color, what type of wall space you’re trying to fill, the more info the better. Scroll the entire page to continue seeing all the new goodies.
The Good Stuff
Posted in Gypsy News, India on 07/07/2011 03:05 am by LisaEvery now and then I have to break down and buy some unbelievably rare goodies for the shop. This is my favorite stuff. The reason for having a store specializing in tribal treasures. Write to me at info@shopgypsywagon.com for bigger photos and ordering information.
Probably From Saurashtra Gujarat, India. Early 20th Century Hand-embroidered silk on cotton, wedding canopy. Bride and mother work on these for months to prepare for the wedding:
Huge! 70"x 85" $245
Incredibly rare, in excellent condition.
Amazingly detailed work.
The Gypsy Wagon has one of the best collections of these hand embroidered wedding canopies in America. This one has lots of mirrors. I love all the details in this work of art:
Rare rectangle wedding canopy 44"x 70" $270
Wonderfully detailed colorful embroidery work.
The old gramophone helps date this piece to pre-1940's.
This is one of the most visually stunning Wedding Canopies we’ve ever had in the store. This thing is breathtaking:
Outrageously gorgeous wedding canopy 75"x 84" $350
Hand-embroidered silk on cotton. Beautiful!!
The borders and over all floral design is exquisite.