Galloping Giraffe is a childhood passion brought to reality by Rosthema Kastin. Of European background and Parisian educated, she accompanied her father on trips all over the world. The fond memories of discovering just the right piece to add to her father’s magnificent collection, ignited the passion that grew from those journeys into her career as an interior designer and collector of objects d’art.

That very passion leads her today on many collecting hunts to exotic and faraway places, some where few dare venture. She has fascinating stories behind every object she offers in her constantly changing collection. Just to hear the story behind the Central Java wood carving "Cock Fighter and his Rooster" or that of the Buddha’s statue from far-off Myanmar is a treat.

Giraffes are renowned for their ability to pick only the finest leaves from the top of the tree. Rostema earned the name "Galloping Giraffe" because of her trained eye for picking the very finest accessories from around the world. Each piece is a conversation piece with a story just waiting to be shared. Many are unique, all are distinctive objects that distinguish one interior from another. Viewing these fine collectibles challenges the imagination. Acquiring them is an investment guaranteed to enhance the surroundings.

Galloping Giraffe showroom will be delighted to send you a print and a story of the piece you liked on this web site. Or, you might prefer to describe the space for which you seek that one "very special object".

Mind you, this is the tip of the iceberg of the extensive collection that is constantly updated. Please bookmark this site for many revisits!