{"product_id":"heirloom-keepsake-boxes-style-1","title":"Series 500 — Keepsake Boxes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA box, at its simplest, is a quiet form — four sides, a top, and a bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat shapes it beyond that is purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome are made to hold letters, photographs, or small objects passed from one hand to another over time. Others become jewelry boxes, humidors, ring boxes, or places for things whose value is measured less by cost than by meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece begins with proportion and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard keepsake box measures 10” wide by 6” deep and 4” high, though custom dimensions may be created to suit a particular purpose or object. Wood species, personalization, and joinery may all be selected as part of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joinery itself becomes part of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitered corners offer restraint and simplicity. Box joints reveal rhythm and structure. Dovetails speak more openly of the hand behind the work. While advanced joinery is often associated with strength, here it also serves as a visible part of the piece’s character — not hidden, but meant to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two boxes will ever be fully alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement of grain, the contrast between woods, and the marks left by careful handwork are part of what give each piece its quiet individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaped with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeries 510 — Framed Keepsake Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrasting hardwood ends frame the body of the box, allowing structure and proportion to become part of the visual design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeries 520 — Miter Keepsake Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean continuous grain and restrained joinery emphasize simplicity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeries 530 — Box or Finger Joint Keepsake Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible interlocking joinery creates rhythm, strength, and a more expressive handcrafted character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeries 540 — Dovetail Keepsake Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional dovetail joinery shaped slowly and fitted by hand, where the structure itself becomes part of the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Keepsake Box Size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10\" W × 6\" D × 4\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWood Species\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural variation of each hardwood contributes to the final character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJoinery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable joinery styles include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMitered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox or Finger Joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDovetail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joinery itself becomes part of the visual design of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames, dates, engraved passages, and custom artwork may be added where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustom Dimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxes may be custom sized to suit a specific purpose or object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Handmade Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two pieces will ever be identical. The wandering grain of wood, subtle shifts in tone, and the marks left by careful handwork are not imperfections to be removed — they are part of the character of the piece itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaped with care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wabi Sabi WoodShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51695243755841,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/5517\/1137\/files\/BoxV1.png?v=1777842480","url":"https:\/\/wabisabi-woodshop.com\/products\/heirloom-keepsake-boxes-style-1","provider":"Wabi Sabi WoodShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}