TIPU Salt Mill

Crafted in Channapatna, India, using traditional wood lathe techniques passed down since the 18th century, the Tipu Salt Mill demonstrates fine artisanship layered with a contemporary flair. It is designed in collaboration with London based Moe Reddish. The craftsmen of this region renowned for their intricate, hand-carved, and lacquered children's toys, reflected in the charming design of this kitchen essential. 

Made with locally sourced Hale Maara (ivory wood), each piece is turned on a lathe to achieve the desired form. Lac, a natural resin, is then pressed onto the wood while the heat and friction from the lathe melts the lac, allowing it to adhere beautifully. The glossy orange and yellow finish is derived naturally from turmeric,  Manjista and indigo then polished with screw pine, a locally found fibrous leaf to achieve a glossy finish. The mill with its circular handle and its ceramic crush grind mechanism enables one to adjust the coarseness of the salt / pepper grain.