etui
Small sewing case
An etui is a small ornamental case, typically fitted with compartments for holding sewing implements like needles, scissors, and thimbles.
Popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, these cases were often made of precious materials and carried by women as both practical accessories and status symbols.
She kept her embroidery needles in a silver etui.
The word is borrowed from French.
Container or instance
- boxLidded storage container
- holderOne who possesses
- receptacleContainer for items
- pouchSmall flexible bag
sleeve · sheath · caddy · casket · chest · coffer · tin · compact
Pointed implement for sewing
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- threadFiber for stitching
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- pinPointed metal fastener
bodkin · tweezers · sewing kit · embroidery · seamstress · stitching · darning · mending
Elegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- ornateElaborately decorated
- decorativeServing to beautify
filigree · gilt · enamel · precious · antique · collectible · Victorian · rococo
case
Container or instance
- boxLidded storage container
- holderOne who possesses
- receptacleContainer for items
pouch · sleeve · sheath · caddy · casket · chest · coffer · tin · compact · pocket
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
pin · bodkin · tweezers · sewing kit · embroidery · seamstress · stitching · darning · mending · quilting
refinement
Elegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- ornateElaborately decorated
decorative · filigree · gilt · enamel · precious · antique · collectible · Victorian · rococo · boudoir
mirror
Reflective viewing surface
blush · compact · vanity · toiletries · grooming · beauty · perfume · cosmetics · makeup · toilette
etuicomplete set
All items together
toolkit · sewing basket · workbox · craft kit
etuitoolbox
Container for implements
tackle box · utility box · cardboard box · plastic bin · burlap sack