Stone Parrot Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19thC Decorative Stone Two actors in a kabuki

Two actors in a kabuki play - Toyohara Chikanobu - Framed in a gilt faux bamboo frame

and a pair of fitted drawers to the upper section

these trunks naturally repel moths and other pests while preserving delicate silk

Covered in mirrors these are classic examples of this style of Indian furniture

They were usually made from locally sourced wood

Stone Parrot Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19thC Decorative Stone Two actors in a kabukiThis stone turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a parrot. Originating in Dungarpur in the Banswara tribal area of Rajasthan, this would 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, other animals like horses and peacock are quite common too. We've paired it with a polished granite stand which displays it