Horse Khunti Turban Hanger - 19th Century Toys The carved shape of the

The carved shape of the teak wood arches reflects the Mughal style

used to store and serve aromatic spice blends that form the heart of Indian cooking

The wooden wheels

the sloping top

The design is often repeating and consists of geometric shapes with complex borders

Horse Khunti Turban Hanger - 19th Century Toys The carved shape of theThis Indian teak turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a horse. 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 peacocks and parrots are quite common too. A unique and quirky piece of social history, a decorative