The Martin Universal Design Museum Travel Pastel Case is built using beautiful grained hardwoods. To protect the pastels from breakage, each storage area is equipped with a foam cushion. For your comfort, all Museum Wooden Pastel Cases have shoulder straps in addition to comfort grip handles. Each pastel case has [2] storage areas, one in the top and one in the bottom. Notice the quality hardware and the removable panels, which secure the pastel sticks in their place.