In a world of mobility and displacement, the bond between people and domestic objects transforms. As permanent place of residence becomes rare, objects gain emotional and symbolic value, offering continuity and belonging across changing geographies. This project explores essential household items as carriers of both material and immaterial meaning. Drawing on gestures rooted in daily rituals, it proposes a portable set of essentials – precious metals chosen for their tangible weight and lasting worth in crises. Based on archival research and surveys with 200 participants from nine countries, the study reveals that emotional attachment defines value, shaping a jewelry set for body and soul.
Sofya Zakharova
