Indian Stone Peacock Turban Hanger - 19th Century Option:Option 1 With five large drawers and

With five large drawers and three smaller

a carpenter

is from Gansu and dates from the late 19th century

with softened edges and subtle tonal variation that speak to its age and working life

while the low profile retains the proportions of its original function

Indian Stone Peacock Turban Hanger - 19th Century Option:Option 1 With five large drawers andThese stone turban hangers (called a khunti in Hindi) have been carved in the shape of a parrot. Originating in Dungarpur, theywould have been used daily for turbans or a clothes peg. They are often seen in palaces & houses of the wealthier classes, normally plastered into the wall. Further south in Dungarpur, other animals like horses and peacock designs are found. Option 1: W22 x D6 x H25 cm Option 2: W25 x D3. 5 x H17 cm Option 3: W21 x D4 x H12 cm