The Dabba Project is a modular kitchenware set inspired by the traditional Indian spice box. Designed for urban living, it extends the masala dabba into a collection of sheesham wood tools that honor culinary rituals while adapting to compact, high-use kitchens. The project evokes a sense of home, memory, and cultural continuity for the Indian diaspora.
Client
Personal Project
DELIVERABLES
Kitchenware 3d modelling
Year
2025
Role
Designer, Maker
Started from a Spice Box
Initially the project started with a box that was build for a small urban lifestyle: compact usability while maintaining a traditional Indian home
Grew to a collection
As the project grew, the extension to
this project led me into designing Kitchenware tools including bowls, spatulas, and plates
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Initial mockup for the hexagonal shape for the Spice box
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This image shows the building process for the Spice box
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I used a walnut finish on the sheesham wood to enhance the grain quality
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Closeup of the stackable bowls
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In use image of the bowl holding various grains
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Close up of the large sized tools that enhances Indian cooking