They are meant to relate the specialness, or sacredness, of the object within.

They also include features that allow for other ways to convey meaning, mainly in the written form.

They lend a quiet air of import to a space.

Design Aids:

Simple print, cut, and fold model.

Rings, sea shells, notes, prayers, stones, sand, perfume soaked cloth, buttons, coins, dried petals, lockets of hair, trinkets, postage stamps, photos, flash memory cards, candy, seeds, ashes

A note you may want to place on the outside:

A word relating a memory, a wish, or thanks. A picture of the past, present, or future.

...more ideas can be found in the detail area for each piece.

These containers have the ability to confir an aura of specialness to a place.

They give perspective to the landscape with their meaning, allowing comment on not only the item held within, but the scene beyond.

These small, flat, areas accumulate important items of our life. Inhabit them with small monuments that testify to the items primacy in our lives.

These pieces will fill the space with the reference to the power and importance of their contents.

Along with their ability to take over such spaces, they also invite curiosity, inspection, and use.

Set goals, celebrate achievements, share what is important.

Tare the work / life balance scale.

Give each item its own space: a place for a special ring, cufflinks, earrings, broach, tie tack.

Feature momentos from past events: a place for a special invitation, note, cookie fortune, scrap of cloth.

Multiple containers reinforces the design and meaning.

Helps prevent loss and forgetfulness, while honoring the object as well.