Moradabad Floral-Etched Pure Brass Dabba, Large

This is the large dabba, cast thick, etched deep, fitted with a lid that settles with a satisfying weight when you close it. The artisans of Moradabad's Pital Nagari quarter have made brass storage vessels like this for kitchens across the subcontinent for centuries. The floral etching is hand-traced, each line made by a steel stylus pressed and drawn by a trained hand.

Cast from pure brass in Moradabad, India's Pital Nagari, the Brass City of Uttar Pradesh, this large dabba is the workhorse of the kitchen counter: heavy enough to feel permanent, wide enough to hold a generous measure of whatever you reach for daily. The hand-etched floral design rings the body in dense botanical detail, the brass surface warm and specific underneath.

The lid fits well. The seal is not airtight, but it is close, the traditional brass construction that keeps moisture out and freshness in. Over time, the bright initial finish deepens to a darker gold where it is most held and used. This is not wear. It is the object becoming yours.

Pure Brass · Hand-Etched Floral · Moradabad (Pital Nagari) · Large Lidded Dabba

Care Instructions

• Brass will develop a natural patina with use, this is not a defect, it is the object becoming yours.
• Hand wash only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Never put in dishwasher.
• Wipe dry immediately after washing. Do not leave wet.
• Avoid abrasive cleaners and steel wool, use a soft cloth only.
• Polish periodically with a brass-cleaning powder or lemon and salt to restore lustre.