November 9th, 2011
Paua Shells
paua, maori language is the name given to abalone (haliotis iris) species. paua shellfish is found only in coastal waters of new zealand. on average, a paua is about two inches in size and is mostly oval. there are two main uses of paua. first, it is harvested for meat, which is considered a delicacy in traditional maori and secondly, paua shells are used to make jewelry and other gift items.
paua shell: meaning
worldwide, there are more than a hundred varieties of abalone. however, the paua is most sought among these pure, vibrant colors, thanks to the catchy and rainbow printing of the shell is. if you look at the paua shells, they come in different types of colors and shades, green to blue to pink to purple to gold! traditionally, paua shells were used by the maori people to highlight the eyes in their artwork. usually, when it came to describing the anger in the eyes of the red warriors, paua shells have been used. many traditional and contemporary crafts in new zealand have widely used paua shells too. with the use of his art and handicrafts, paua shells have always been an indispensable part of jewelry making in new zealand.
when it comes to paua shells, is not only their beauty that attracts people, is also more physical and emotional benefits that should be granted to the carrier, which is the paua shell jewelry so popular among both men and women the world over. it is believed that all varieties of abalone (including paua) to strengthen the body, and heart. if a person is wearing jewelry, paua shells, he can express the feelings of others very well. paua shells are believed to bring harmony, sensitivity and customer connectivity.because abalone shell is found in a number of colors, somehow means that the beauty of life is living in the many changes that we will get to experience every day, month, year and decade!
it is a common practice among the people of maori tribe paua shells to give as a gift to one another. according to them, this shell brings good luck, prosperity and peace to people. lores tribal maori say drugs that clamav paua were used to treat a range of diseases and health conditions in the past. calcium deficiency, hearing problems, disorders of the nervous system are some of the conditions that were treated with paua shells, according to the beliefs of the maori.
paua shell uses
paula shell beads, which are so frequently used in bracelets, pendants, earrings and make so many different types of fine jewelry products, are mainly popular as a result of the unique interaction of colors that you get to see on their surface. paua shells change color each time they are viewed from a different angle! another feature that makes it truly a paua shells miracle of nature is that no two are the same paua shells. designs and colors vary from shell to shell. shining light which radiates from these seashells and stunning patterns in it come from crystal layers that are created as a result of protein and calcium in these shells. to emphasize the real beauty of paua shells, they are polished first, before being used in the manufacture of jewelry pieces.
besides being used in jewelry, paua shells are used in home decor. paua shell, paua shell grit rolled and paua shell confetti kept in flower vases, confers to the ethereal beauty of any home interiors. these days, paua are planned weddings of couples who prefer to get married in an exotic style.the entire wedding d or , wedding dresses, invitations, etc., are of note in these shells stunning looking into them!
paua shells are unique, beautiful and believed to be a lucky charm. whether it is in fact all the benefits attributed to them is extremely questionable, yet by holding a piece of jewelry or an article of home decor made of these gorgeous seashells will be a wonderful addition in your accessories!