Soapstone Peacock Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19th Century Indo Dutch a technique that developed during

a technique that developed during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) before reaching its finest expression in Jingdezhen during the Ming Dynasty

A fine decorative object or gift for collectors of Indian folk and tribal art

Mughal-influenced arch

This particular piece is typical of the Gujarat style

and effortlessly elegant

Soapstone Peacock Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19th Century Indo Dutch a technique that developed duringThis 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