Lō'ihi Puka Lei ~ Lavender puka shell like a shell bag after

like a shell bag after a good snorkel sesh :)

When I find interesting fragments of broken shell

The high quality photo rag paper and beautiful printing truly makes these images pop

When I collect and admire these small treasures

The strung shell detail measures 7 inches

Lō'ihi Puka Lei ~ Lavender puka shell like a shell bag afterNearly 8 dozen chunky pukas in all shades of lavender are lovingly (and painstakingly) arranged from small to large. And at their center, a gorgeous, iridescent Edison pearl in pastel purple. Hand strung on hand twisted 6 ply rope (made from flat waxed polyester thread) in an almond shade of medium brown. The L'ihi Puka Lei is named after the active seamount that is currently forming Hawaii's next island. L'ihi translates to "long" and is a perfect