With clean lines and classic forms, this four poster bed is made of American walnut with pine slats. Partly inspired by the eightfold geometric designs of Central Asian architecture, it incorporates some of the popular characters of Naseer and Hedieth's Clan collection of sculptures. The octagonal tapered posts are individually handcrafted and each is crowned with the head of a different mythical character from Afghan tribes. The hand carved eight-pointed stars scattered irregularly all over the surface of the wood evoke fairytales. The final work is finished with Danish oil to draw out the natural beauty of the wood grain.
Afghan artisan Naseer Yasna learned his craft in Iran from Hassan Khondani, an Iraqi master woodcarver, when he was only 13. Years later, back in Afgh ...
