Post #108045 by laney on Thu, Aug 12, 2004 4:42 PM

Hi, your story is very touching.

My parents have delt in Oriental antiques for quite some time. There are small bottles called "snuff bottles" they come in many materials, glass (thick and often reverse painted-from the inside- with beautiful scenes) bone, ivory, coral, jade, etc. They are often finely carved and some can be small enough to be corded and worn. A search on ebay should produce many or if you are intrested next time I'm at my Mom's I can see what stock they have left and snap a photo for you. Depending on the materal they can be inexpensive. Beware of Ivory as often people pass off bone as Ivory.
Of course these won't hold as much as your bag or a box but the point is to have her with you, right?
If that isn't big enough how about a small pouch made from some beautiful, tropical, or funky fabric (what ever would match her personality). You could just put the bag in there.
I hope this helps. E-mail me if you are interested in a snuff bottle. I can get you a great deal.

[ Edited by: laney on 2004-08-12 17:13 ]