Carved Peacock Turban Hanger From Banswara - 19thC Material - Glass Indian Lacquer boxes are used

Indian Lacquer boxes are used for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead)

the clay is broken to reveal a finished piece

Dating from mid 19th century - these pillars have lovely original crackled turquoise paint

The interior is thoughtfully arranged with three fixed storage compartments

These lovely handmade leather jutti (or jooti) embroidered slippers are traditionally worn in Rajasthan by men and women

Carved Peacock Turban Hanger From Banswara - 19thC Material - Glass Indian Lacquer boxes are usedThis carved teakwood peacock corbel would have been found at the side of a door and would have been used for hanging turbans. The style is from Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan. It would make a great talking piece of decorative art, or it could be built into a wall and used in a way similar to its history.