We became captivated with English Gypsy Caravans after seeing a picture of a Reading Van. We have spent 4 years researching caravan construction, materials, layout, decoration, furnishings and finishing's down to the smallest detail. We have researched the type of china gypsy woman collected, we have located a supplier who will be providing carefully chosen pieces to grace the china hutch within each van. The red glass used in the stained glass windows, is obtained from the same factory that created it for the original vans 100 years ago. We have made several trips to England measuring original caravans, spending time with England's finest restorers and builders. We have accumulated many out of print books on caravan construction and restoration. During our travels we have visited every Museum in England that currently have Caravans on display. In our collection, we have over 600 photographs of Caravans, carvings, construction, paint schemes and finish details. Our goal is to create Gypsy Caravans that replicate the details of the original Caravans as closely as possible.

Wally and Victoria at the Gordon Boswell Romany Museum
in Spaulding, England

Wally's abilities include carousel horse carving, cabinet making, boat building and extensive woodworking. His history includes education in marine architecture, boat building and later developing a successful yacht restoration business where Victoria assisted with the canvas work and custom yacht upholstery. Victoria's talents include various forms of decorative painting, creating works of art with stained glass as well as developing beautiful decor using silks, satin, velvet and lace such al graced the interiors of the Gypsy Caravans. With our combined skills and talents, we do all of the construction, carving, painting, guilding and interior design of the Caravans.

Wally and Victoria Roth

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