Cowry Shell Tan/black 18-22mm 1-hole

Genuine cowrie shells in a tan-and-black colorway, sold by 100g lot, each shell ranging 18–22mm with a single hole drilled for stringing. Cowries have been used as adornment and currency across cultures for centuries, and that history comes through in every piece.

The natural tan shell bodies are marked with dark brown to black banding and mottling — no two shells are identical, so the variation is part of the point.

Specifications

• Size: 22mm
• Color: Browns, Tans, and Golds
• Material: Cowrie Shell
• Quantity: 100g

What to make with them

String them individually as focal drops on leather or waxed cord necklaces, knot them into fringe for statement earrings, or stitch them onto fabric and garments in the tradition of West African and Southwestern textile work.

Natural materials vary in color, pattern, and size. The beads you receive may differ slightly from the product photos — this is a characteristic of natural materials, not a defect.