{"product_id":"cardiidae-shell-necklace-from-papua-2","title":"Cardiidae Shell Necklace From Papua","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003eA SYMBOL OF WEALTH AND LOVE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003eThis beautiful necklace was made as per ancient techniques with Cardiidae shells, natural fibre and wooden beads by local artisans on the island of Papua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003eThe shells represent prosperity and are often used during wedding ceremonies, believed to bring emotional and financial wealth. Here shell necklaces have been worn by local tribes since ancient times, to enhance the body as well as marking status and achievements. With the shell’s strong mythological importance they were considered to be the links between the human and the spiritual world, bringing fertility and well-being.\u003cbr\u003eIn the past, shells travelled on long pathways through the Asian Pacific, used as exchange items or currency and for creating ties and relationships between people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe necklace comes complete on a black metal stand and its story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBeing artisan crafted, every piece is an original, showcasing the natural beauty of the materials with organic imperfections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe handmade metal support carries its own authenticity, with subtle imperfections and the potential for a natural patina to emerge over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003e Dimensions with the metal support: heights vary between ca 44 and 54cm x 40cm width and 10cm depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe ship worldwide. If your country is not listed in the checkout please \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kirschon.com\"\u003econtact us \u003c\/a\u003efor a shipping quote.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kirschon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51168456900937,"sku":"24NESH1","price":126.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/c3.jpg?v=1744715106","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-ch\/products\/cardiidae-shell-necklace-from-papua-2","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}