Asian Style Mobile Rickshaw Woven and Charm Driver. Great Handmade Antique Piece
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Add a unique touch to your collection with this antique Asian-style mobile rickshaw.
Beautiful antique piece of Asian style mobile rickshaw woven and charm driver. This is a rare and unique item that reflects the culture and history of Asia:
The intricate weaving and charming driver make for a great handmade piece that would look perfect in any room.
The primary material is rattan mesh and the color is a warm brown, which complements the original and authentic design.
The region of origin is Japan, but the maker and age are unknown, adding to the mysterious allure of the piece.
Rickshaws were often decorated with various motifs, such as flowers, animals, or scenes from folklore or literature. Some rickshaws had bells or horns to alert pedestrians and other vehicles.
Rickshaws were usually pulled by men, who were called rickshaw pullers or coolies. They had to endure harsh working conditions, such as long hours, low wages, and exposure to weather and traffic hazards.
Rickshaws were a symbol of social status and class in Asia. The wealthy and elite would ride in rickshaws as a sign of prestige and luxury, while the poor and marginalized would pull them as a means of survival.
Rickshaws were also a source of inspiration and creativity for many artists, writers, and filmmakers. Some famous examples are the novel The Rickshaw Boy by Lao She, the film The Rickshaw Man by Hiroshi Inagaki, and the painting The Rickshaw Puller by Xu Beihong .
Rickshaws are a type of human-powered
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