Made primarily of natural seashells, the surface features the natural pearlescent texture of mother-of-pearl; the edges or parts are inlaid with metals such as silver and gold, and the designs are hand-carved to depict flowers, marine life (fish, shrimp, crabs), etc. The craftsmanship is exquisite and artistic, and each piece is unique due to the natural texture of the seashell and the hand-carving.