Antique 1800\'s Japanese Handcrafted Wood Headrest Geisha Pillow TAKA-MAKURA 10\"
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Antique 1800\'s Japanese Handcrafted Wood Headrest Geisha Pillow TAKA-MAKURA 10\":
$111.11
Antique 1800\'s Japanese Handcrafted Wood Headrest Geisha Pillow TAKA-MAKURA 10\"
- Here is a very interesting antique artifact - a wooden headrest or pillow, known as Taka-Makura
- Used to support the head raised during sleep, most often by Geishas to protect their intricate hairstyle
- During training, young Geishas underwent rigorous training to avoid their hair touching the ground during sleep - wet rice would be spread on the floor around the Taka-Makura pillow by the elders, and would stick to their hair if it comes into contact
- All handcrafted from native fruit-wood
- Note the all-wood joints - no adhesive or fasteners and nails used!
- All original
- Japanese in origin, 19th century - late Edo or Early Meiji periodPLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS!
- Measurements: Approx. 10\" x 3\" x 4.5\" high
- Condition: VG overall; Please see photos below. All original. Nice patina, developed over time. Very strong and sturdy
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Antique 1800\'s Japanese Handcrafted Wood Headrest Geisha Pillow TAKA-MAKURA 10\":
$111.11