«Memory ware» refers to a folk practice in Canada, where an assortment of objects — jugs, boxes, vases, picture frames, ashtrays and
other keepsakes — are decoupaged in memorabilia, tchotchkes and trinkets of sentimental and
decorative value including the
buttons, single earrings, broken jewelry, badges and pins, brooches, coins, shells, beads, pearls, tiled made from broken tea cups and
other charms.