Horse Khunti Turban Hanger From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Oak Hand-carved with detailed floral designs

Hand-carved with detailed floral designs

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Horse Khunti Turban Hanger From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Oak Hand-carved with detailed floral designsThis Indian turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a horse and is stylistically from Southern Rajasthan. This would have been used daily for turbans or a clothes peg. It would have been one of a pair on either side of a door. They are often seen in palaces & houses of the wealthier classes, normally plastered into the wall, other animals like parrots and peacocks are quite common too. See the final photo for details