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History of Sea Shell Product
Sea shells have been known to please every human eyes with their majestic shapes and colours since ages. We can trace existence of this craft since Portuguese rule in Goa. In some buildings of Portuguese architecture existing even today, we can see doors and windows decorated with sea-shells. In that sense, it can be said that the sea shell is one of the original crafts of Goa. |
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| Fine Art |
| The sea shell products of Goa are known throughout the length and breadth of our country. The items produced by the crafts persons are both utility and decorative. The items include posters, curtains, chandeliers, pot hangers, table lamps and mirror frames etc. |
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| Procedure |
| The shells are to be picked up and collected along the sea-beaches. Separating and cutting them in various sizes and shapes require meticulous precision, hard work and utmost care. The shell is usually dirty and some times embedded deep in the sand and hence undergoes process of cleaning. The shells are cut to desired sizes and shapes and then washed in water. Further cleaning is done with chemicals so as to give the shells, sparkling and ornamental look. The different shells ready are used in making of various products as per the designs and shapes of the items. In most of the designs like curtains, chandeliers, shapes are made after making holes in the shells and then connecting them with nylon thread, beads. In other items like table lams coaster etc., the shells are pasted with one another with the help of an adhesive to give it the shape of the product. |
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| Resources |
| Basic Material : Sea shell of different shapes & sizes, beads, glass tubes, nylon threads |
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| Artifacts |
| posters, chandeliers, curtains, pot hangers, table lamps, table mats, clock and mirror frames |
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| Business Directory of Indian Suppliers Manufacturers and Products from India. |
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