aluminum modak mold, open, on kitchen surface
Object 07 of 22 in the box
Kitchen
The Modak Mold
A rugged aluminum tool that shapes the most delicate of Indian sweets with precision.
This aluminum mold is a study in contrasts: a rugged, industrial tool used to shape the most delicate of Indian sweets. Its sturdy hinge and textured interior act as a mechanical architect for the Modak, pressing soft dough into a perfectly fluted, sculptural form. Whether used for sacred offerings or contemporary dumplings, this cast-metal press brings a sense of permanence and precision to the fleeting, quiet art of the kitchen.
This object isn't sold on its own — it travels as part of The Jaipur Box, alongside twenty-one others.