The
inner nacreous layer of a mollusk shell which has an iridescent
play of color is called mother of pearl. One of the earliest used
materials for adornment, pearl shell also has been used as an
inlay material for jewelry,
as well as for weapon handles. Occurring around the Philippines,
it is ecologically harvested from self-replenishing beds.
Some
believe that mother of pearl stirs one on all levels...physically,
emotionally and mentally. Every cell in the body and every aspect
of the emotional and mental bodies has a subconscious, primordial
memory. Mother of pearl stirs the forces that have kept these
memories hidden and allows them to be released in the form of
dreams (including day dreams), so that they may be remembered.
This release creates an overall calming effect; the stirring is
then relaxing, rhythmical and calming.
