These little cuties truly represent the heart of Ecuador! Whales, called ballenas in español, are a huge part of the culture . June - September is whale watching season, so it's prime time for these beauties to make their entrance... in real life in the Pacific Ocean anddd in this conch shell collection!
MEET THE ARTISAN, CLAUDIA
Claudia lives in Salinas, Ecuador, and has been perfecting her craft for over 20 years, and IT SHOWS! She harvests conch shells and their pearls to create some of the highest quality pieces I’ve seen in all of Ecuador. She is the designer + handcarver of every piece in this collection.
Claudia is a single mom of two kids she couldn't be prouder of. She is kind, humble, and taught me so much about her gorgeous works of art that she is truly so passionate about.
One thing to know about this collection: however beautiful you think they are, DOUBLE IT! Also, conch shell is insanely lightweight. Every piece a 1/10 on heaviness, despite their size!