A vardo (also Romani wag (g)on, Gypsy wagon, living wagon, caravan, van and house-on-wheels) is a four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle traditionally used by travelling Romanichal as their home. [1]: 89–90, 168 [2]: 138 The name vardo is a Romani term believed to have originated from the Ossetic wærdon meaning cart or carriage. [3] .

Whether you're the proud owner of an original gypsy caravan needing a little work or a complete restoration, are looking to buy or sell an old bow top caravan or would like to commission the …

Handmade car towable, traditional Romany Gypsy bowtop caravans. Built on highly manoeuvrable and stable Alko caravan chassis.

Jan 29, 2020 · Here are just some of the golden nuggets we have gleaned about its secret history so that when you step in through its intricately painted doors you can capture a sense of its glorious past… It was literally built to fit its first owner.

Jun 3, 2016 · Elaborate carvings and complex painted designs of animals or flowers were some of the common features to be seen on the Romani caravans. However, if those details were carvings of gold leaves, that specifically pointed out that the Romani family was quite wealthy.

Fernhills are builders of English Gypsy caravans, Showman's wagons and Shepherd's Huts. Specialising in French gypsy caravans - Roulottes. Our gypsy caravan range includes The Vardo, Showmans caravan, La Roulottes and an off grid wagon. Gypsy caravans also for sale.

Above are just some of the beautiful wagons that I have recently sold, have for sale or can source. I have sold many gyspy wagons over the years, each and everyone has been different. They have been all shapes and sizes, from quarter size ones which make amazing children’s dens to full size ones which can have a number of purposes.

Aug 30, 2011 · The caravans were made of Oak, Elm, Walnut or Pine wood and were painted and decorated with gold leaves. Now, let’s check out 5 amazing gypsy cabins: 1. Daphne’s Caravans are beautiful and large and can be used as a guest room, as playhouse for the kids, as a studio and as your garden shed.

Oct 16, 2019 · Royal Crown Derby Limited Edition Ledge Wagon Gypsy Caravan Paperweight Gold Stopper The first in a series of limited edition Gypsy Caravans commissioned by Goviers of Sidmouth Finished in 22ct gold Superb detail showing a cat with fish and a basket of apples, and, on the other side a dog and a bird together with a mouse and a crown derby vase ...

Artisans spend years on training and protecting their craft, making the world a beautiful place. This is a collection of the Exotic, the Glamorous, the Playful, and the Beautiful. Sixty years traveling in the Secret Gypsy Caravan.