The Philippines is quite easily accepted as the pioneers in this craft in the region and the craft is several 100 years old. The most popular shell used in the making of several utility items is the ...

CEBU, Philippines - Though business is thriving, a shell craft company admits sales have declined due to the higher production cost and increasing number of national competitors. Known to be a ...

Having worked with coconut shells for over two decades, artist Shalily Sajad has transitioned to a new medium – three-dimensional sculptural painting. The 52-year-old from Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan ...

KANNIYAKUMARI: A tender ocean breeze glided through the windows of the handicraft unit in Kanniyakumari as the women skilfully sculpted coconut shells into jewellery and utensils. S Jeya Cruz stands ...

TOKYO -- Among material of great value used to create accessories and handicrafts during Japan's Edo period (1603-1867) were "bekko," or processed turtle shells with an exquisite blend of hues of ...

When she moved into her beachside house eight years ago, Shamsia Banu did not know a career was waiting for her. Every day, she would collect shells found on the shore. One day, she realised she had a ...