Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Modern Uses For Chinese Snuff Bottles










As Chinese snuff bottles are becoming more popular, more people are wondering how to use them. Snuff bottles don't necessarily have to used for snuff. In this article we will discuss alternative uses for these small bottles that you might not have thought of before. As long as you use your imagination, these beautiful works of arts can be used around your home even if you don't like smokeless tobacco.

Perfume Holder: Purchasing perfume has become common as a gift. While it's always nice to buy the person you love a bit of perfume, the usual bottles aren't exactly unusual or special. To add a bit of creativity and spark to a normal perfume gift, you can put the perfume in the snuff bottle. What makes this the perfect gift is that each bottle is individually painted and therefore makes it extremely special.

Create a collection: There is nothing more fun or challenging than starting a collection of some sort. Chinese snuff bottles are extremely popular with oriental collectors who show off their collection in a specialized display case. If you have an empty display case around your home and have just gotten your first couple of bottles than don't hesitate and start one. You'll be able to find gorgeous bottles from different manufacturers and really expand your collection. The beauty of snuff bottles is that there are so many decorations, paintings and different materials that you'll find it hard to decide which ones to pick.