Best ways to use Limoges boxes

Original Limoges trinket boxes are some of the most famous collectibles that art lovers appreciate throughout the world. These beautiful miniature boxes are named after the region of France in which they were manufactured. Available in a wide array of shapes and colours, these trinket boxes are great gifts to give to family and friends for all occasions. They can also be used for a variety of other creative purposes. Some of them are:

1.As a ring box:  Whether you are proposing to a loved one with an engagement ring, or carrying the bride and groom’s wedding rings to them on their big day as the ring bearer, trinket boxes can be used as beautiful  places to place the ring to be presented. Since they come in a variety of shapes, one can find a shape that’s just right for the occasion- perhaps a heart-shaped box for a loved one or a chocolate shaped box if your lover has a sweet tooth!

2.As a snuff box: Snuff is a kind of mild tobacco which is a powdery substance available in many flavours, such as menthol, spice, cinnamon, mint, fruit, camphor etc. If you are planning a gift for someone who is an ardent snuff fan, you may consider giving a Limoges box which as be used by them as a snuff box. Since Limoges boxes are small, one can easily fit it into ones pocket as a snuff box and carry it around wherever they may go.

3.As a mini perfume bottle: Trinket boxes serve as great scent cases as carried in this way, the scent becomes extremely personalised and one doesn’t have to use common bottles available in the market! You can simply pour the liquid into the snuff box and apply it with your fingertips. Again, since Limoges boxes and small and portable, it can be carried easily in ladies’ purses and taken around with them. It also keeps people guessing as to what perfume brand you are wearing if you carry the scent in your own personalised container!

4.As a bonbonniere: A bonbonniere is a small box used for carrying confectionery or chocolate. According to an ancient European tradition, these were distributed to guests at weddings as gifts and contained small delicacies, such as expensive chocolates or mints. Italians used to distribute almonds in them as well at their weddings.

Limoges trinket boxes are not only beautiful, but serve as wonderful gifts as well. They have a multitude of uses, and almost everyone can find a special place for them in their home.