Moradabad Hammered Pure Brass Dabba, Medium

Each depression in the surface of this jar was made by a hammer, held by a hand, struck at an angle calculated by eye. The artisans of Moradabad, Pital Nagari, the Brass City of Uttar Pradesh, have been working brass this way for generations. The medium size is the most useful: wide enough for a small scoop, tall enough to hold a week's worth of tea.

Hand-hammered and handcrafted in pure brass by the metalworkers of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, this medium-sized jar holds its contents in a vessel that is as considered as it is functional. The hammered surface is the result of sustained hand work, each indent individual, the overall texture a kind of controlled variation that no machine can replicate.

At home in a kitchen or on a bar shelf, this handmade jar stores sugar, loose-leaf tea, or dry ingredients with the natural protective quality brass offers against moisture and insects. The lid seals well. The brass deepens with contact and warmth over time, growing richer in tone the more it is used.

Pure Brass · Hand-Hammered Finish · Moradabad (Pital Nagari) · Artisanal Lidded Dabba Form

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.