Cowrie shells have a long, layered history that stretches far beyond their recent resurgence in home decor. Long before they ...

Now that we’re making our way to the end of the summer, it’s time to start thinking ahead to fall fashion, and toward fun jewelry trends that will keep that summer spirit alive all year round. First ...

Have you ever wondered about the true nature of cowrie shells? Where do they come from? Are they simply shells, or is there more to their story? You may have a vague understanding that cowries were ...

“Before you do anything else,” curator Chris Meyer said the minute I arrived at the National Museum of Natural History’s Invertebrate Zoology collection, “you have to vote for beauty.” He led me ...

Maldivian history is written in a shell; the cowrie shell, to be precise. (Photo: Ali Abdul Rahman via Unsplash) Maldivian waters beckon, even before you set foot on the island-nation. Glimpse the ...

These sea snails mimic cowrie shells with their soft body, which can retract and change shapes and colours WITH A NAME LIKE ‘little egg cowrie’, and that lovely creamy appearance, you’d be forgiven ...

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is not just about diyas and sweets - it’s also a time to invite prosperity and divine blessings into your home. One special ritual gaining attention is buying and ...

Cowrie shells are a popular element of play across the country. Many games are played with them, and I have learned many rules. Recently, however, I was reading about the game Haaran Gindun — an old ...

I remember this tongue twister from my school days — She sells seashells on the seashore! I also remember lovely rambling evenings at the beach, collecting bucketfuls of shells that were washed up on ...