Natural Abalone Shell (5-6 inches) Charcoal Tablets The veils and inclusions inside

The veils and inclusions inside each stone are the record of its slow growth from silica-rich water

the pigment once costlier than gold

Each round disc carries a small saltpetre charge embedded in the binder

Each is handcrafted by an individual artisan

North African and Khaleeji decorative-metalwork traditions

Natural Abalone Shell (5-6 inches) Charcoal Tablets The veils and inclusions insideNatural abalone shells from Mexican Pacific waters in the medium size 56 inches across, the practical centre of the three shell range. Iridescent nacre interior (the same mineral protein composite that forms pearls), naturally ridged exterior, oceanic colour palette of blues, greens, and purples reflecting the chemistry of the waters where the mollusk grew. The shell serves as a heat safe vessel for burning bundles and palo santo sticks not for resin