The secret life of travel trunks

Why did Chinese merchants use camphor wood specifically for shipping delicate silks?

What is the literal meaning of the Japanese term funa-tansu?

Which regional trunk style looks the most impressive?

Which trade route was most famous for utilizing Chinese camphor wood chests to transport luxury goods?

Which wood was primarily chosen for the exterior of Japanese funa-tansu due to its density and strength?

What distinctive structural feature defines a traditional Korean bandaji chest?

Which American trunk brand became legendary for its Chief trunk, featuring distinctive red and yellow stripes?

What did the intricate iron plates on a Korean bandaji often symbolize?

How did an American wardrobe trunk open to reveal its contents?