Soapstone Peacock Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19th Century slipper Medium: D22 x H19 cm

Medium: D22 x H19 cm

The elephant design is skilfully hand painted onto bone inlay

This label depicts Shiva with Parvati and their two sons

Materials: Hand-carved cedar wood

Soapstone Peacock Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19th Century slipper Medium: D22 x H19 cmThis Indian soapstone turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a peacock. 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 parrots are quite common too. A unique and quirky piece of social history, a decorative