Crafting with Seashells

Shellcraft is an artform that has been around for generations- Native Americans incorporated it into their clothing and jewelry designs (as well as using shells for wampum!)
Some sailors would collect shells on their travels and bring them home to loved ones who then created masterful works of art out of them.

Other sailors would purchase intricate works of art created by locals in the tropical ports they visited while away from home. They would sometimes include small sayings such as "thinking of you" and were brought/sent home to wives and families as a way to let them know they were thought of and missed while the men were gone on long voyages. These are commonly known as "Sailors Valentines".
Then there are simply those of us who love shells and have baskets, bowls and bottles filled with them and are constantly looking for new ways to display them. This lens will explore any and all forms of shellcraft we can think of!