Kalgi

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

Title : Kalgi

Accession No : 7/3125

Kalgi is basically an ornament that is usually placed on a turban. The Kalgi is inlaid with stones and enamel, shaped like a peacock's head.

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Provenance

  • StateRajasthan

Condition

  • ConditionGood
  • RemarksCNR

Dimensions

  • Measurement (CMS)53.5

Significance

  • Socio economicThe kalgi is an ornament that is worn on the turban. In Rajasthan, the Kalgi was usually worn by the members of the Royal families, majorly by the men.

Description

  • DescriptionKalgi is basically an ornament that is usually placed on a turban. The Kalgi is inlaid with stones and enamel, shaped like a peacock's head.
  • Inscription/Markings No
  • Reference“Kalgi - Wikipedia.” Kalgi - Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org, 18 Dec. 2008, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalgi.
  • KeywordPeacock, Ornament, Head, Jewellery, Royal