Autumn Hues Shell-Inlay Bookmark

A handmade wood-and-shell bookmark from the Four Seasons series: Autumn Hues (秋色). Its seasonal motif and dark tassel make it both a reading companion and a small piece of decorative craft.

Includes one Autumn Hues bookmark with one tassel. Size: 2 × 15 × 0.2 cm. The 15 cm length refers to the wooden body and excludes the tassel. Materials: wood and natural shell.

The shell-inlay elements are made from natural shell. Each shell is considered individually—first for suitability, then for its natural colour, lustre, grain, and shape. The maker selects and matches the pieces the design calls for, then finely grinds, polishes, and shapes them before assembling the composition by hand. The visible colours are the shells’ own natural colours, not applied colour.

Every stage demands time, judgement, and repeated handwork. Because no two shells are identical, each piece must be adjusted to the material rather than mechanically replicated—selected, refined, and fitted through many careful passes before the work is complete. Each piece is hand-finished by an artisan with more than fifteen years of shell-inlay experience. Natural variations in colour, texture, and pattern make every finished work slightly different.

Handle with care. Avoid impact, pressure, friction, water, and prolonged damp conditions. Shipping and import duties are included in the listed price. Other taxes and carrier handling fees, if applicable, remain the recipient's responsibility.

Compare single bookmarks and other shell works in our shell-inlay gift guide. For more about the natural material and everyday handling, read our craft and care guide.