Our craft
From fallen shell to keepsake
Every piece begins as a shell that would have been burned or buried. This is the journey it takes instead — slow, honest, and entirely by hand.
Step one
Rescued from waste
After the kernel is used for cooking and oil, the shells are gathered from village kitchens and presses. Nothing is wasted — that is the old way, and the right way.
Step two
Cleaned, dried & cut
Each shell is scrubbed, sun-dried for days, and cut into blanks. Only the densest, most even pieces move on — the rest return to the earth.
Step three
Carved by hand
With small blades and steady patience, the maker follows the grain. The shell decides much of the final shape — no two pieces are ever alike.
Step four
Sanded & polished, naturally
Through finer and finer grits until the surface glows, then finished with pure coconut oil. No lacquer, no chemicals — just the shell's own deep shine.
Step five
Strung, signed off & sent
Cords are tied, hooks fitted, and the maker gives the final nod before the piece leaves the village — carrying its story to you.