A unique alternative for salt and pepper grinders, the Makrana Pinch Pot of Dassie Artisan makes a stylish addition to any table setting. Handcrafted from marble on a natural wood base, can also double up as a home for dips and sauces.

As with all handmade items, size, colour and shape can slightly differ.

Meet the maker

The pinch pot is made by artisan, Aditya who uses marble and mango wood. He is specialized in cutting of the stone to get the complex shape! Aditya arrives for work each day at 8am, when his manager Anil will set him his tasks for the day. Having nurtured and mentioned his specialist artisan skills, Aditya sees his colleague Anil as his idol. Aditya’s hobbies included singing and playing cricket and on his day off he like to relax at home.

About the brand

Taking inspiration from different cultures and their African roots, they are committed to offering handmade treasures that are lovingly created by talented artisans. Each item is representative of the hard work and skills developed over generations; woven with ounces of culture and years of heritage. Their mission is to work directly with artisans in developing countries to produce unique, design-led homeware using traditional skills and techniques and to make sure these artisans and their communities can have better lives.