Horse Khunti Turban Hanger - 19th Century Toys Traditionally the kang was heated

Traditionally the kang was heated in winter

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

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 Traditionally the kang was heatedThis 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