19/11/2024
She sells seashells on the seashore.🐚
The women who sell seashells on the seashores of Goa represent a timeless part of the state’s vibrant coastal culture. These enterprising vendors, often mothers or grandmothers, set up their stalls along the sandy beaches of walk up to you offering a range of beautiful, colorful seashells and handcrafted jewelry. Goa’s beaches, with their golden sands and warm waves, attract both tourists and locals, and the seashell sellers have become a familiar sight, forming an integral part of the coastal experience.
The seashells are carefully collected from the shoreline or the ocean’s depths and are often strung into necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, sometimes alongside other local craft items like wooden carvings or glass trinkets. The women are skilled artisans who may pass their craft down through generations, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that serve as mementos of the Goan coastline with each piece of jewelry telling a small story of the ocean. For many, selling seashells is not just a livelihood but a way to connect with the rhythm of the sea and nature, offering a glimpse into a slower, more intimate way of life -unhurried, colorful, and deeply tied to the sea. 🌊
