Romani vardo

Picking up a book by a Romani writer might surprise you for several reasons. First, it could be the voice of the character, which is emptied of

Dream gypsy home

Have you ever experienced staying in a Vardo? I’ve always been fascinated by these traditional Gypsy carriages, known for their ornate decorations and intricate carvings. They were typically horse-drawn with four wheels, two of which were used for steering. I often tell Mr. H that I could easily adapt to a Romani lifestyle; there’s a deep connection to my heritage that suggests my ancestors, the “Knappets,” lived a nomadic life of sorts. While researching my family history, I discovered…

Romani culture is slowly disappearing, but the UK Vardo Project is dedicated to preserving the few remaining Romani wagons or vardos.

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Traveling Medicine Show~1800s

My dad Don Edmondson, was an artist/woodworker. He built three full size gypsy caravans in his lifetime. In the early 1990's he built a caboose looking trailer in Maui.