La shell craft It was born as a way to complement the family economy. In this way, since more than a century many women of O Grove They have been creating jewels based on shells that they have previously collected in the sandbanks.

Driven by the tourist boom in the Island of A Toxa, the necklaces were sold mainly on the island of A Toxa. Today this tradition is continued, although there are already several colareiras they have gone further. Thus, this trade has become more professional, if possible, creating nationally recognized craft brands that are included within the Artesanía de Galicia.