Coconut Shell & Conch Shell
Coconut shell is used for making a number
of products. In Kerala lamps, pots, vases
etc are made from coconut shell, while coconut
pith is used in making small figurines in
West Bengal Conch in India has from time immemorial
had religious and social importance. Blowing
of the conch shell during religious functions
is considered auspicious amongst the Hindus.
West Bengal is the main center for products
made from conch and cowrie (small closed
shells) shells. The bangles worn by married
Bengali women are made from conch.
It forms
an integral part of traditional Bengali
jewelry.
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