Horse Khunti Turban Hanger - 19th Century Toys age-related wear to antique carvings

age-related wear to antique carvings consistent with their history

this vintage framed cigarette advert from circa 1950 is a true collector's item

Lightweight Semi-Sheer Fabric

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

Chinese flower stands like this make ideal bedside tables or lamp tables beside a sofa and are very functional pieces in a compact apartment

Horse Khunti Turban Hanger - 19th Century Toys age-related wear to antique carvingsThis 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