Sanibel shell museum: This glossy shell is one of the rarest in the world
Our special video series looks at some of the more unique shells at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel, ...
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The Significance Of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Cowrie Shells Worn At The 2025 Inauguration
Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments. For many of us stateside Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a moment to ...
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Celebrating artistic prowess and cultural significance
Nature plays a significant role in Kauwri’s design process, with inspiration drawn from cowries, shells, and the natural world. This is reflected in the brand’s two distinct collections ...
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The remarkable items that have been used as currency
Image caption, A 19th Century illustration shows cowrie shells being used as money ... Imagine having some cash to hand which you could also use to dig the flowerbeds. A coin shaped like a ...