7 brass bowls · Solid brass case · Etched mandala lid · Brass spoon
Brass Spice Box · Masala Dabba
£39.99
Walk into any Indian kitchen and you'll find one within arm's reach of the stove: the masala dabba. Lift the lid and the whole palette is there at once — turmeric, cumin, coriander, chilli, mustard seed — seven little bowls you dip into without breaking your stride. No rummaging through a cupboard of half-empty jars. No three-handed scramble while the onions catch. Just the spices you actually cook with, where you actually cook.
Ours is solid brass through and through: a heavy, satisfying case, seven removable bowls inside, and a small brass spoon resting across them. The lid carries an intricate etched mandala that catches the kitchen light — the sort of object you leave out on the counter rather than hide away. Because it's hand-finished in India, no two lids are quite alike; the small variations are the point.
This is the opposite of throwaway. Brass deepens and mellows in colour the more you use it, so it only looks better with the years. Keep it for dry spices — wipe clean and dry. Ready to give, it makes a properly considered present for anyone who loves to cook. Ships from our UK warehouse with free 14-day returns and your full statutory rights as standard.
Why you'll love it
- ✓Every spice within arm’s reach — open one lid mid-cook instead of hunting through a cupboard of jars
- ✓A genuine piece of Indian kitchen heritage, brought to the modern British counter
- ✓The etched mandala lid is beautiful enough to leave out on display, not shut away
- ✓Solid brass made to be used for years — it deepens in colour with age rather than wearing out
- ✓A thoughtful present for anyone who loves to cook
Order today for UK delivery
Dispatched from our UK warehouse in 1–2 working days; delivered in 3–5.
What's included
- ✓Solid brass case with an etched mandala lid
- ✓Seven removable solid-brass bowls for your everyday spices
- ✓One small brass serving spoon
- ✓Hand-finished in India — the etching is unique to each box
- ✓For dry spices only; wipe clean and dry
- ✓Ships from our UK warehouse
Shipping
Free UK delivery on orders over £25; a flat £3.50 below that. Dispatched from our UK warehouse within 1–2 working days, with delivery typically 3–5 working days from order. We ship across the UK — Europe is coming soon.
Returns
Changed your mind? You have 14 days from delivery to return an unused piece for a refund, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations — and your full statutory rights always apply if anything arrives faulty. See our Shipping & Returns page for the details.
Hand-finished in India
Each piece is hammered and finished by hand in small workshops in India — no two are identical. Boxed with a short care card.
Brass Spice Box · Masala Dabba
£39.99
Care, use & questions
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How do I care for the brass?
Wipe the case and bowls clean with a dry or barely-damp cloth, and dry straight away. If you wash the bowls, use warm water with a little washing-up liquid and dry them immediately. Do not put brass in the dishwasher, and avoid soaking.
Why is the colour changing?
Brass naturally deepens and mellows in tone with use — most people love the warmth it takes on. To brighten it again, rub gently with half a lemon dipped in salt, rinse lightly and dry at once.
What should I store in it?
Whole and ground dry spices — cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, chilli, mustard seed and the like. Keep it for dry goods only: wet pastes or acidic ingredients will react with bare brass.
Where is it made?
Each piece is made and finished by hand in small workshops in India — the etched lid pattern varies slightly from box to box, which is part of its character.
How long does delivery take, and can I return it?
We deliver across the United Kingdom from our UK warehouse — EU delivery is coming soon. If something isn’t right, you have 14 days to return it for a refund; see our Shipping & Returns page for the full details.
Still unsure? Ask us — we're happy to help.