Hello. This little gem was a creation of necessity. My wife, and her friends would lament over their lost chapstick. So voila, a chapstick holder. It has a carabiner so you can attach it to a backpack, as pictured, or a purse, set of keys, belt loop, earring...whatever! The housing is made of aluminum, and the body is either wood, resin, or a hybrid of both, depending on which one you choose. Thanks for looking!!