RAF 2477 - Brass Food Press

RAF 2477 - Brass Food Press


Serial Number: RAF2449

Status: Display

Description:
This is a traditional food press, used in Indian and Middle Eastern kitchens for preparing snacks ike sev, murukku, or chakli. Crafted from solid brass, features a cylindrical body, where dough is placed, a long curved on top for manual operation, and a plunger mechanism inside that forces the dough through interchangeable perforated discs at the bottom, and the dough is shaped into thin strands. which are then fried or cooked. Heavy and resistant to used, this brass press is not only a functional kitchen tool but also a cultural piece often passed down through generations as part of traditional cooking practices. It was obtained by the Al Faraj gallery on the 27th of August 2025.