ObjectLessons:TheTrustyTiffinBox-Remodelista

Object Lessons: The Trusty Tiffin Box - Remodelista
In Mumbai, cars are stacked with household objects, buses are stacked with people, and bicycles are stacked with boxes; everywhere, things are piled precariously high and transported through the congested streets.
Since the days of the Raj, hot meals (or tiffins) have been delivered across the city by a complex but highly efficient system that relies on delivery people and trains and bicycles, rather than computers and trucks.
The tiffin box is usually made of steel and comes in several detachable spill-proof compartments. The lowest (and largest) tier is designed for rice, and the remaining two or three sections are used for separate courses.
The Three-Tiered Stainless Steel Tiffin Box, 6.75 inches high and 4.75 inches in diameter, is available at Green Tree General Store.
The powder-coated Enamel Stainless Steel Three-Tiered Tiffin Box, 10 inches high and 5.5 inches in diameter, is made in India and available at World Market for $9.98.
The tiffin boxes are attached by a series of latches and can be easily dismantled.
The Hammered Steel Two-Tiered Tiffin Box, 5 inches high and 6.5 inches in diameter, is made in India and available at World Market for $9.99.
The Four-Tiered Stainless Steel Tiffin Box, 16.5 centimeters high and 11 centimeters in diameter, is available at Toast for £24.00.
Object Lessons columnist Megan Wilson is the owner of Ancient Industries and curator of the Remodelista 100, a collection of essential everyday objects presented in the Remodelista book.
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