Smitten with Shells

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VINTAGE SHELLCRAFT


Every once in a while I'll come across these shell arrangements mounted on cloth and framed.


This particular one has a label on the back.

NIEVA'S SHELLCRAFT
637 DAMASO SUAZO STREET
DAVAO CITY, PHILLIPPINES

 
Phillipine Shell in Natural Color
Hand Made
Background - Cotton Cloth


Shells are by far my favorite treasures and I just love this piece of shell art!

 

Comments

Pamela Hunt Lee said…
Shells are little sculptures created by Mother Nature!
February 28, 2012 at 6:09 PM
Karena said…
Terri I am loving shells more all the time! So many unique species.

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
February 28, 2012 at 8:55 PM
Debra Hall said…
That's so charming!! LOve shells too...just acquired a vintage wreath this last week! Maybe I will frame it after seeing this :)
February 28, 2012 at 9:14 PM
La Brocanteuse said…
You have opened my eyes to shell craft...I often find litle projects someone once spent time on around the shops on the coast when we visit our beach house. Even moi have fallen under the spell of glueing shells...Colx
February 28, 2012 at 11:19 PM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
Beautiful Mother Nature art that man has also further turned to an art form.
Terri, you find the most interesting and wonderful things. This is so fascinating.
xo
February 29, 2012 at 3:27 AM
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