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TORBAY STEAM FAIR 2011 (PART 4)1894 VARDO HORSE-DRAWN GYPSY WAGON,
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ส.ค. 2011
- A vardo is a traditional horse-drawn wagon used by British Romani people (Gypsies).
The design of the vardo included large wheels running outside the body of the van, which slopes outwards considerably towards the eaves. Originally Romanichals would travel on foot, or with light, horse-drawn carts, typical of other Romani groups or would build "bender" tents - so called because they were made from supple branches which they bent inwards to support a waterproof covering. The British Romani tradition of the vardo is seen as a high cultural point of both artistic design and a masterpiece of woodcrafters art.
Wagons were first used as a form of living accommodation (as opposed to carrying people or goods) in France in 1810 by non-Romani circus troupes. Large transport wagons combined storage space and living space into one vehicle, and were pulled by teams of horses. By the 19th century wagons became smaller, reducing the number of horses required, and around the mid-to-late-19th century (1840--1870), Romanichals in Britain started using wagons that incorporated living spaces on the inside, and added their own characteristic style of decoration. In The Old Curiosity Shop (ch. xxvii), Charles Dickens described Mrs. Jarley's well-appointed van:
'One half of it... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the windows, with fair white curtains... The other half served for a kitchen, and was fitted up with a stove whose small chimney passed through the roof. It also held a closet or larder, several chests, a great pitcher of water, and a few cooking-utensils and articles of crockery. These latter necessaries hung upon the walls, which in that portion of the establishment devoted to the lady of the caravan, were ornamented with such gayer and lighter decorations as a triangle and a couple of well-thumbed tambourines.'
These smaller wagons were called "vardo" in the Romani language (originating from the Iranian word vurdon) for cart. The Romani vardo evolved into some of the most advanced forms of travelling wagon, and are prized for their practicality as well as esthetic design and beauty. There is no more iconic or recognizable Romani symbol than a highly decorated Romanichal vardo, and the time of its use is often affectionately called "the wagon time" by Romanichal travellers. The vardos were typically commissioned by families or by a newlywed couple from specialist coach builders. Building the vardo took between six months to a year; a variety of woods including oak, ash, elm cedar and pine were utilized in its construction. Prized by the Romani, and later by non-Romani, including other traveller groups, for their practicality as well as aesthetic beauty, vardos can be categorized into six main styles; these being the Brush wagon, Reading, Ledge, Bow Top, Open lot and Burton. The general design evolved over time and were named after the home's owners, as in (Brush), for their traditional style (Ledge), for the town of its construction (Reading), or for the name of the builder
That's not just a vardo that's a piece of art and brilliant craftsmanship. In my opinion anybody who can't see the beauty in these magnificent carriages need their heads tested. It's only my opinion... May this beauty live another hundred years. Keep up all your good work.
Wow….cannot imagine the amount of craft person hours that went into this work of art.
This is the most gorgeous and intricate design. I could live in this wagon forever...When I was a child it's all I ever wanted. They've did an awesome restoration. 🍄🥰✌️✨
iam so proud to be a gypsy looking at my mums old photos my grandparents was born in one absolutely lovely
yep and you spelt it the right way, mother and grandmother both romani, whitby and lee, me born in reading, and suprise suprise, were still around
Absolutely beautiful well done
Thank you very much!
Your home is the same as my dream home. Enjoy your magical journey.♥️🌹
OMG that wood stove at the end is just gorgeous...never seen one bell shaped like that
Breathtaking. What an amazing restoration. Looked genuine and classic to me. Well done guys. You did yourselves proud.
Fantastic there used to be a company here who hired out very similar wagons not sure if they still do however the decoration of these vans is a tribute to the handicraft and workmanship of the Romany people who travel all over the world thank you for showing this wagon it is superb
She's stunning!
its beautiful. What an adventure it would be to live inside of this cozy antique caravan. Just beautiful
Thanks for sharing my friend great footage down to detail as really enjoyed watching
WOW!!!
Absolutely Stunning!
Exquisite!
Loved the decor, privacy curtains, vertical dish storage and corner cabinets. I'd forgotten about tassels...
Wow!
Exquisite!!!!this would be my dream wagon, a place where I can put all my pretty and soft things. Gotta have one. I will be saving this video.
I wish i could live in a wagon like that and have two gypsy vannerhorses .i would travel around Europe until my last day..
My grandfather used to make wagons
EXTRAORDINARY! Both subject matter as well as superb photography, such a pleasure to see such fantastic work on youtube. I'm speechless.
My dream. If only.
Literally my dream vardo! It’s perfect.
That is beautiful....👍👍👍👍
So beautiful
You are right, if a real gypsy owned our wagon it would be sparkling clean,but they would not let people go inside or allow a film to be made, it is hard to keep clean when over 500 people per day going inside it. We are so glad so many people like it.
Regards from Cosy Rosy (wagon name)
Flo Head
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Was it not typical to have cooking inside the wagon? Or a bathroom? Just curious.
Hi, I wonder why there is no bathroom and toilet. That is one of the important thing to have inside the wagon beside kitchen. I want to see the kitchen, bathroom with toilet build inside it.
the moment the video started my mouth dropped open. didn't realize it until 17 seconds in because i was too distracted.
It's exquisite!
This is beyond amazing! Lovely vardo!
By far my favorite gypsy Carriage I have ever seen. Absolutely amazing
Lilithofeden1 Romani* :)
Oh! I want to live in a wagon :-)
Wow gilded ornate. Yes this is most beautiful. Thanks
Character , imagination skill and creativity . Not My style but Amazing no doubt .
If you love this sort of work then enter the world of Yorkie Greenwood Of Northumberland Builder and painter of Gypsy Caravans known the world over guys got amazing skills
Dreams😊
Hello, thank you for for your very kind words I am very pleased you have enjoyed this film clip I hope you will take a quick look at the rest of my channel.
Kind Regards John.
This video is great reference material. In the early stages of my 3D/CGI housewagon from around 1900. I can't tell you how thankful I am that this video exists ^^.
Also, beautiful work.
Beautiful! ❤️
Absolutely beautiful......one fine day🤔! I think I might need two one for bathroom and shower..kitchen🤷... does that make me spoiled?
Yes it does!
wow just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
A beautiful wagon for sure. A tad busy for my taste but, the craftsmanship is outstanding.
Looks one hundred percent from the Royalty Carriages of Rajasthan, India, from where Roma pra and pena came.
I love this one.
If you would like to see the wagon before restoration Go to Face Book Romany Caravans, We are now restoring a Burton Wagon & will post more pictures on our Face Book page.Regards Cosy Rosy [Wagons name]
You have restored her beautifully. Made me feel very nostalgic. I have only recently sold my beautiful Dunton Ledge Wagon, owing to ill health and I miss her so much. I am not on Facebook - is there any other site where I could see the wagons ? Keep up the important work of saving these mobile artworks. Thank you.
nice van!
was that oven realy used for wood? it looks lika spaceship xD
I never saw a gypsy wagon this elaborate before. Is this an atypical one?
It's beautiful well done! Curious about something though what is the tailgate red thing at beginning of video's purpose? looks like it may swing down to be a gate of some sort or to secure the decorative box ? Hmm
Terri Storms I think it's for holding hay for the horses.
correctamundo, they didn't just eat grass, oats as well and salt lick
These are also known as a palace on wheels.
question, where can i purchase a wagon like that or the blueprints or who can build one?
"Самовар цыганская кибитка "
wow
How did they bath and cook?
Rom and Dom in my family , Brown , lane , Harvey, Carter, oh here is the list of names 23andme gave me but harvey was my grandmothers so i know i have harvey ,Smith (39)
Brown (28)
Johnson (17)
Williams (17)
Jones (16)
Taylor (15)
Lewis (13)
Martin (13)
Wilson (13)
Clark (12)
Davis (12)
Green (12)
Anderson (11)
Carter (10)
Evans (10)
Scott (10)
Wright (10)
King (9)
Miller (9)
Price (9)
I descend from the Lori tribe of Iran , i was adopted so i did not know hence dna, i was snatched in the 1960's , they fucked up though , i was adopted by a family called Wood ...hahahahahahahah, They did not know i was Rom coz my dad was turkish, i had a turkish name , but my looks fit in with them , strange that hey ... since we are related by blood and did not know hahahahahaha