Mother-of-pearl Photo frame

This exquisite Mother-of-Pearl photo frame showcases superior shell craftsmanship. Since the conch shell has a hard surface, it does not cut easily. While today slicing is done largely by electric disc saws, the traditional method of cutting involved using a special type of semi-circular saw with a minute sharp edge. However even with a wee bit of mechanization, the complex process of creating a shell offering continues to be largely done by hand. The various stages involve raw material collection, processing, shaping, engraving or embossing, polishing and finally giving the offering those final touches!