Painted Indian Stone Parrot Turban Hanger From Bikaner - 18th Century Cotton reds and yellows will add

reds and yellows will add a splash of colour to any room in your home and would look fantastic hung up on a wall

As well as giving off an evocative chime

40 x 2 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

Made in small workshops by very skilled craftsmen in Rajasthan

These storage pots were used for storing water in India and were known locally as 'Kundi

Painted Indian Stone Parrot Turban Hanger From Bikaner - 18th Century Cotton reds and yellows will addThis stone turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a parrot. Originating in Bikaner in Northern 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. Further south in Dungarpur, other animals like horses and peacock designs are found. Dimensions: 23 x 5 x 9 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge