This Bamboo Spice Rack holds 16 spice jars stored vertically in four storage columns that sets on a fully rotating base. Dimensions 12 1/2"x8"x8". Unlike most other hardwoods, bamboo absorbs very little moisture. As a result, it does not shrink or swell as much making it a superior choice of material for cutting boards and kitchen accessories. No artificial dyes or stains are used. The light color is the natural color of the bamboo that will not wash off. The spice rack is constructed with a non-formaldehyde food-grade glue. Bamboo is actually a grass with an extensive root system that continually sends out new shoots, making it one of the most renewable resources known. Bamboo is a sustainable, cost effective, and ecologically responsible alternative to the widespread clearcutting of our old growth forests.