{"product_id":"antique-oars-from-borneo-copy-4","title":"Antique oars from Borneo","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003eA SYMBOL OF RESILIENCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis gorgeous set of oars was made by local artisans on Kalimantan in Indonesia in the beginning of the 1900’s, crafted in Ulin wood, native to Borneo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFor many years these oars have travelled the waters of the island before making their way to us, and to you! The tradition of oar making in the region dates back to antiquity, beginning with a careful selection of the Ulin tree, often with rituals to honor the spirit of the tree. Ulinwood was chosen for its exceptional hardness, density, and resistance. Only mature trees were selected to maintain the ecological balance. The carving process required great skill and precision to create paddles that were balanced in the water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOars were essential for navigating the extensive river systems of Kalimantan for fishing and trade. They were also important elements in rituals, dances and ceremonies,\u003cbr\u003eespecially during weddings where canoes symbolized the union and journey of the couple. Owning a well-crafted ironwood oar could be a symbol of status within the community, often considered valuable heirlooms, passed down through generations.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe set comes complete on black metal stands and its story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope. The handmade metal supports carry their own authenticity, with subtle imperfections and the potential for a natural patina to emerge over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWe ship worldwide. If your country is not listed in the checkout please \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36);\" href=\"mailto:info@kirschon.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003efor a shipping quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kirschon","offers":[{"title":"127 + 137 x ca 12 x 12cm","offer_id":54100825506121,"sku":"24PAWO","price":570.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/indonesia-antique-river-oars-asia-art-lake-como-europe.jpg?v=1774717051","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-nl\/products\/antique-oars-from-borneo-copy-4","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}