spiceboxes

Kitchen flavor storage

Spiceboxes is the plural of spicebox, a container designed to hold spices.

Historically, spiceboxes were ornate household items, sometimes with multiple compartments for different seasonings.

In Jewish tradition, a spicebox (besamin box) holds fragrant spices used during the Havdalah ceremony marking the end of Shabbat.

culinary

compartments

Enclosed subdivisions within something

cumin · coriander · turmeric · cardamom · mustard seeds · fenugreek · lids · stainless steel · brass · seasoning

ritual

havdalah

Separation or division

  • SabbathWeekly religious rest day
  • silverLustrous white precious metal
  • clovesDried flower-bud spice

fragrant · blessing · aromatic · synagogue · Shabbat · filigree · religious · ceremonial · tradition · sacred

decorative

ornamental

For beauty, not function

lacquered · inlaid · brass · silver · filigree · collectible · heirloom · vintage · display · craftsmanship

Family

spicebox

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G