Exclusive!! 100% silk kimonos made from recycled half sarees. Created by me with the help of Lani from Patina (the shop next door to mine). These are all exquisite and hang beautifully because of the excellent quality of the old silk from India. Can be worn as a kimono or a scarf! Each one is a steal at only $36. Get one quick before they’re gone!
Amazing Carved Buddha
Posted in Uncategorized on 10/21/2011 02:41 pm by LisaCarved by a local artist in Brookings, OR. Over 3′ high and spectacular:
More Recent Arrivals!
Posted in Gypsy News, India on 10/20/2011 03:46 pm by Lisa
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:
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:
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:
Very petite ancient handmade Banjara toran w/heavy mirrors:
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:
Amazing khaki crazy quilt on a queen sized bed. All handmade. These photos don’t do this piece justice:
Amazing purple crazy quilt on a queen sized bed. All handmade. Wish my photos were better:
One of the most incredible bedspreads ever. Pillow shams included. Handmade & stunning:
Ultra luxurious Cashmere bedspread woven in India:
Another beautiful Cashmere bedspread:
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.
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
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.
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.































































